Real Madrid will play its first match tonight since the racist incident with Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian is not suspended, but not selected for the second leg against Rayo Vallecano. His colleagues are still thinking about what happened.
Support in the locker room and in the stands
In the changing rooms, teammates Vinicius Jr. Already a heart below the belt. The home team received a jersey with its name and number on it.
But the Real Madrid supporters also wanted to give a clear signal. “We are all Vinicius. Enough,” was the powerful message on a large banner.
Vinicius Junior was present in the same stadium. He was flanked by President Florentino Perez.
Rodrigo (Real Madrid) kicks on goal, but his shot goes just wide. First half, 40th minute.
Rodrigo (Real Madrid) kicks on goal, but his shot goes just wide.
Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) shoots on goal, but his shot goes wide. First half, 36th minute.
Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) shoots on goal, but his shot goes wide.
Sergio Camilo (Rayo Vallecano) puts his head against the ball, but he can’t frame it. First half, minute 35.
Sergio Camilo (Rayo Vallecano) puts his head against the ball, but he can’t frame it.
At Rayo Vallecano, the corner kick was taken by Essi Palazon. His cross is heading towards the near post. First half, minute 34.
At Rayo Vallecano, the corner kick was taken by Essi Palazon. His cross is heading towards the near post.
He saves Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who dives to block the ball. First half, minute 34.
He saves Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who dives to block the ball.
Essie Balazón (Rayo Vallecano) hits from … first half, minute 34.
Essie Balazón (Rayo Vallecano) comes out …
The ball crosses the back line on a corner kick. This is taken by Unai López (Rayo Vallecano), but his cross is too short and he clears. First half, minute 34.
The ball crosses the back line on a corner kick. This is taken by Unai López (Rayo Vallecano), but his cross is too short and he clears.
Yellow card for Alvaro Garcia from Rayo Vallecano during the first half, minute 33
Karim Benzema can score with Real Madrid. The help comes in the name of Federico Valverde. First half, 31st minute.
the goal real madrid
Karim Benzema can score with Real Madrid. The help comes in the name of Federico Valverde.
Goal in the first half, 31st minute, by Karim Benzema of Real Madrid. 1, 0.
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Luka Modric takes a corner kick for Real Madrid. The ball drops in the middle in front of the goal. First half, 31st minute.
Luka Modric takes a corner kick for Real Madrid. The ball drops in the middle in front of the goal.
The attempt was saved by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who did not miss the rebound. First half, minute 29.
The attempt was saved by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who did not miss the rebound.
Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) hits from … first half, minute 29.
Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano) slams …
David Alaba (Real Madrid) blows the whistle from the referee. He went hard on Sergio Camilo (Rayo Vallecano). First half, minute 29.
David Alaba (Real Madrid) blows the whistle from the referee. He went hard on Sergio Camilo (Rayo Vallecano).
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) shoots on goal, but his shot goes wide. First half, 28th minute.
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) shoots on goal, but his shot goes wide.
The ball crosses the back line on a corner kick. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) took it in, but his cross was too short and cleared. First half, 28th minute.
The ball crosses the back line on a corner kick. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) took it in, but his cross was too short and cleared.
Santi Comisana (Rayo Vallecano) is whistle blown by the referee. He went hard on Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid). First half, 28th minute.
Santi Comisana (Rayo Vallecano) is whistle blown by the referee. He went hard on Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) extends the cross with his head, but his header ends up with a defender’s body. First half, minute 27.
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) extends the cross with his head, but his header ends up with a defender’s body.
The attempt was saved by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who did not miss the rebound. First half, 26th minute.
The attempt was saved by Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), who did not miss the rebound.
Santi Comisana (Rayo Vallecano) scores from … first half, minute 26.
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