During the recent match between Valencia and Real Madrid, the Spanish Football Federation unveiled the exchange between the’rater Caesar Soto Grado and VAR officials regarding the controversial red card inflicted on Vinicius Jr.
In this exchange, VAR officials reported to Soto Grado a possible violent conduct of the Brazilian player, the’inviting to review the images to make an informed decision.
Vinicius Junior : L’audio complet de la VAR unveils the backstage of its red card
« Caesar, I will recommend you d’use the video to evaluate a possible violent conduct, as I’ai you already mentioned. Look at the’impact, first’ at 50 %, then at normal speed », said’ one of the VAR officials.
After reviewing the video footage, Soto Grado confirmed his choice : « D’accord, I will give him a red card. The balloon is motionless, isn’t it’? He hits the guard in the face with his arms. Number 7, red card. »