MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was sent off with a direct red card for pulling the hair of a Villarreal player in their La Liga game on Saturday.
Vinícius was celebrating after scoring for Madrid when referee Isidro Díaz de Mera was called by the video assistant to review the moments before his goal.
The referee waived off the goal and pulled out a red card for Vinícius for having tugged hard on the hair of Villarreal’s Nathan Saliba when they were sprinting down the field.
Madrid hung on for a 1-0 victory despite playing with 10 men from the 73rd minute.
Vinícius had gone on as a second-half substitute shortly before Yan Diamonde put Madrid ahead. When he thought he doubled the lead, Madrid manager Jose Mourinho ran to join the celebrations with his players.
But moments later Vinícius was left livid by the referee's decision. He screamed at Díaz de Mera while his teammates tried to calm him down as he left the field.
Madrid visits Barcelona in two rounds.
See AP’s full soccer coverage here
Real Madrid's head coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Real Madrid's head coach Jose Mourinho argues with a referee during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Across the Gulf Coast, families and communities are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, including the tragic loss of life, damaged homes, flooding and widespread power outages. Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones and everyone affected by the storm. At a time when reaching family, checking on neighbors or getting help matters more than ever, staying connected is especially important.
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T-Mobile crews are already making progress restoring connectivity following the hurricane’s landfall near Destin, Florida, Friday night. Commercial power outages are responsible for the vast majority of network disruptions, particularly in the Mobile, Alabama, area. Our network’s built-in resiliency and backup power systems are helping keep most sites operating despite widespread power loss.
“Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones and everyone impacted by Hurricane Isaias,” said Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer, T-Mobile. “Keeping people connected is one way T-Mobile can help communities through this difficult time. Our network has held strong despite widespread commercial power outages, with intelligent technology making automatic network adjustments to help maintain coverage. Our crews are working to restore service where it’s been impacted, while T-Satellite provides another way to reach family and friends, and T-Priority supports first responders' critical communications. We’re committed to doing everything we can for the communities counting on us throughout recovery.”
As of Saturday morning, more than 96% of our sites were operational across the four affected markets. Overlapping coverage from neighboring sites is helping some customers stay connected even where individual sites are affected. Restoration is underway, with crews deploying generators, refueling equipment and prioritizing critical communications needs to bring service back as quickly and safely as possible.
Our network technology is also helping people stay connected as restoration continues:
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Our teams will continue working to restore connectivity, support first responders and stand alongside affected communities throughout recovery. Because every connection matters, especially when people need each other most.
For those still in the storm’s path: Please follow local emergency officials for evacuation and safety guidance, keep devices and backup batteries charged, and review your family emergency plan. See our preparedness resources for additional steps to help you and the people you care about stay connected and ready.
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