Vinícius Jr. delivered a standout performance in Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia, winning a penalty and netting the decisive goal to secure all three points for his team.
However, the Real Madrid winger nearly earned himself a suspension for the next match due to his heated exchange with the match officials after being substituted.
Frustrated, Vinícius continued arguing with the referee, prompting Raphinha and Douglas Luiz to intervene. The two teammates physically pushed him away to prevent him from receiving a yellow card that could have ruled him out of Brazil’s next game.
Raphinha, in particular, had to shove Vinícius twice in the back to get him to step away from the situation.
If Vinícius had received that yellow card, he would have been suspended for Brazil’s crucial showdown against Argentina on Tuesday.
Raphinha also played a key role in the victory, scoring from the penalty spot and providing the assist for Vinícius’s match-winning goal.
Vinícius sealed the win for Brazil in the 99th minute with a stunning strike, a goal that has since become the talk of the football world.
