‘It’s war’ - Real Madrid TV go on the attack ahead of El Clasico with Barcelona
Real Madrid TV has publicly criticized the four-match ban imposed on player Vinicius Jr, labeling the situation as 'war' and alleging bias against the club. The club claims that their star player is not protected by officials in the same way as other players in the Spanish league.
Why it matters
This highlights the intense media pressure and adversarial relationship between major football clubs and league officials ahead of high-stakes matches.
Real Madrid TV have predictably gone on the attack after Vinicius Jr was hit with a four-match ban for a hair pull that will keep him out of El Clasico.
Vinicius saw red in the win over Villarreal but now faces a spell on the sidelines after his sanction was announced on Wednesday.
The punishment brought an angry response from Real Madrid TV and a claim that Barcelona would have been treated differently.
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