Real Madrid secured a tense victory against Villarreal thanks to a crucial goal from Diomande, but the match was anything but straightforward.
- Vinicius Jr. started on the bench for the first time this season but made an immediate impact after coming on.
- The mood shifted instantly when Vinicius was shown a red card by VAR for pulling Saliba’s hair during his goal celebration.
- Despite the chaos and playing the final twenty minutes a man down, Madrid managed to hold onto their lead.
It was a rollercoaster afternoon at the Bernabéu that left fans breathless until the final whistle.