Vinícius Jr. was at the center of one of the most controversial moments of the match at Mendizorroza. With Real Madrid already leading 1-2, the Brazilian winger launched a decisive run, beating two defenders before entering the penalty area. As he pushed forward, contact from Tenaglia halted his progress, with the Alavés defender clearly impeding Vinícius’ run. From every angle, it appeared to be a clear penalty.

Yet referee García Verdura waved play on. There was no intervention from VAR either, where González Fuertes was on duty, and the incident went unpunished.

The decision caused visible frustration within the Real Madrid camp. That penalty, had it been awarded, could have eased the tension in a demanding match where Xabi Alonso’s side found it difficult to close things out.

As Vinícius was substituted, the cameras captured a brief exchange on the touchline. Xabi Alonso reassured his player: “It was a clear penalty.”

Vinícius replied bluntly: “He didn’t call it because it was me. A clear penalty.”

The moment, broadcast by Movistar, summed up the winger’s anger and the sense of injustice felt by Real Madrid after the decision.

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