SUMMARY
- Real Madrid struggled to play with Almeria, the last team in La Liga.
- As the match ended, many rival fans shouted that this game was a robbery.
Real Madrid were recently held to an entertaining encounter in the La Liga. Facing the bottom-placed club, Almeria. Many had initially thought that it would be a walk in the park for the Los Blancos. But instead, it turned out to be a massive challenge for them.
As the match ended, many rival fans shouted that this game was a robbery. Holding several controversial decisions, Vinicius Jr. came out to prove his statement. While proving his goal to the fans he posted a tweet on the X platform.
Golazo!!! Así lo hacía siempre en la playa de Copacabana 😮💨 https://t.co/RRojbgTgIs
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) January 22, 2024
While posting the tweet he said, “Great goal!!! This is how he always did it on Copacabana beach”. As he posted this claim to Goal. Many fans could hold themselves and gave a counter-reaction to the post as well.
While one rival fan went on to say, “You’re so shameless”, another rival fan popped off and made a reaction to mock the rival fans saying, “The haters are not gonna like this one but the tears are delicious.” While the controversy continues fans are having a go back and forth.
But as the match ended the La Liga standings are getting even tighter. After an astonishing win against Almeria, Real Madrid sits in the 2nd spot of the league just a point behind league leaders, Girona with a game in hand.
Vinicius Jr. controversy against Almeria
During the match, two crucial decisions coincided with Vinicius Jr.’s gameplay. One decision was the penalty decision which he had won, and the other was the goal scored. Let’s take a deep look at why many rival fans are screaming against Vinicius Jr.
While many think to believe the penalty decision was the right call. Several fans are claiming the player in front of Vinicius Jr. was fouled by the Brazilian’s teammate, Antonio Rudiger. That decision might be a 50-50 call for any referee. But the other decision is what makes the opposition’s heads boil.
🎙 Gaizka Garitano was very forceful in the press conference after the match against Real Madrid and stressed: “We have seen what happened and that is the best summary”. pic.twitter.com/luN2NdAw5k
— UD Almería (@UDAlmeria_Eng) January 22, 2024
The other goal proved to be the equalizer for the game. It was a cross by Aurlien Tchoumeni which was taken by Vinicius Jr., but while striking the ball the controversy took place. As Vinicius scored the goal many believe it was struck by his arm as replays showed on the TVs.
But what was shown to the referee by VAR was the angle wherein it was not visible to the referee where the ball struck Vinicius’s body. With these controversial decisions, Real Madrid went on to complete the comeback to ace the match.
Real Madrid’s comeback win against Almeria
Let’s take a short recap of what happened in this controversial match. The kick-off took place Almeria went on to score within 40 seconds of the game. Going up so early it was believed that it ain’t a problem that Real Madrid would come back. But things got worse for Real Madrid in the 43rd minute as they conceded a wonder goal by Edgar Gonzalez a left-footed volley from outside the box.
Going into the half-time 2-0 down, Real Madrid fans got tensed as they believed this could prove to be an embarrassing defeat. Coming on for the 2nd half, Carlo Ancelotti substituted three of the top players of Real Madrid’s squad Rodrygo, Nacho Fernandez, and Ferland Mendy.
With the second half proceeding, Real Madrid started strong delivering attack after attack. In the 52nd minute, that pressure proved to be vital as Madrid won themselves a penalty, which was converted by Jude Bellingham. But just 9 minutes later, Almeria thought they had attained a 2-goal lead again but it was ruled out by VAR.
Real Madrid scores at 90+9′ Dani Carvajal with winning goal for the Carlo Ancelotti side!💪 pic.twitter.com/zO5xNwm8Lp
— HISTOR (@Daddynaeto) January 21, 2024
Being a controversial decision, Almeria players were left furious. And just 5 minutes after this drama Vinicius’s controversial goal came into play which shocked the Almeria players once again. Grabbing the equalizer, Real Madrid pounced further and gave attack after attack once again.
Once again, this pressure pounced on as Dani Carvajal helped Real Madrid achieve the victory by scoring a goal in the last minute of the game. This goal even though proved to be vital for Los Blancos. But it was disheartening for Almeria as they are yet to win a game across La Liga season 2023/24.