Referee comes down hard: Vinicius Junior’s sluggishness nearly costs Real Madrid victory against Inter
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior faced a strict application of time-wasting rules during a Champions League match against Inter Milan. The referee delayed his substitution, leaving Madrid a man short and nearly conceding a goal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the strict enforcement of new officiating rules regarding player conduct and game management in professional football.
Referee cracks down hard: Vinicius Junior’s time-wasting almost costs Real Madrid victory against Inter Champions League Vinicius Junior Real Madrid vs Inter Real Madrid Inter Real Madrid hold on for a narrow victory over Inter Milan in their Champions League opener. One action by Vinicius Junior goes against Los Blancos - and almost makes it exciting again.
Real coach Jose Mourinho took off the Brazilian attacker in the 87th minute of Tuesday night's game against the Nerazzurri. Alvaro Carreras was supposed to replace him, but the change did not happen straight away.
With referee Michael Oliver judging Vinicius to be leaving the pitch too slowly, clearly trying to run down the clock with Los Blancos 2-1 up, Carreras was not allowed on immediately.
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