RB Leipzig came close to levelling their clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League, but were unable to enjoy the extra time cigar as they converted just one of their 34 shots across the two legs. However they did have a stone in their shoe regarding the referee, feeling that Vinicius Junior got away with a sending off due to his reputation.
Just past the hour mark, Vinicius knocked Leipzig captain Willi Orban to the floor, and when the latter got up, he pushed him back down, putting two hands on his neck. Moments later, the Brazilian would fire Real Madrid’s winning goal. The RB Leizpig Twitter account was the first to express their surprise at the decision.
“Vinicius Junior unsportsmanlike grabs Willi #Orban by the neck with both hands.
The referee only punishes this with a yellow card… Interesting :).”
Vinicius Junior packt Willi #Orban unsportlich mit beiden Händen an den Hals.
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