Vinicius Junior sends message after being shown red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper in the HEAD before Real Madrid secure helter-skelter comeback victory

The Brazilian winger was red carded in a wild game, after a clash with goalkeeper Dimitrievski. The Brazilian bizarrely pushed the Valencia stopper in the head and was sent off, leaving Real with a mountain to climb as they were reduced to 10 men while 1-0 down. Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti's side fought back in dramatic fashion to secure an important win.

Luka Modric equalised and Jude Bellingham scored a 95th-minute winner, but Vinicius has still taken the time to apologise on social media. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form in La Liga this term, scoring eight goals and registering seven assists.

Writing on X, he said, in a short message: "Sorry and thanks team!!"

Real face lower-league Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday before taking on Mallorca in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final.