In Group D last match, Brazil drew 1-1 with Colombia.
Brazil 1-1 Colombia
During the match, Vinicius Jr. received a yellow card for striking James Rodríguez, which means the Real Madrid star will miss the crucial match against Uruguay. This mistake could have serious repercussions for Vinicius.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining match, but not without its flaws. The referee made several controversial decisions, the most significant being the denial of a clear penalty for Brazil.
A penalty for Brazil!
In the 44th minute, Vinicius was tripped in the box, and slow-motion replays showed it was an obvious penalty. However, the referee chose to ignore it.
Vinicius was furious, pounding the ground in anger, clearly showing his frustration. His mindset was completely disrupted, leading to a lackluster performance for the rest of the match.
Throughout the game, Vinicius’s performance was lackluster, a stark contrast to his previous match.
Poor performance by Vini Jr.
Statistically, Vinicius had only one shot, which was off target, and no goals or assists.
Additionally, he only attempted one dribble, which was unsuccessful. He touched the ball 28 times and made 13 passes, with a success rate of just 76.9%.
For a Ballon d’Or contender, Vinicius’s performance was disastrous. Although Brazil still has a chance, they will face Uruguay in the next round.
Brazil will face Uruguay in Quarter Final
More seriously, Vinicius will miss the match against Uruguay due to accumulated yellow cards, depriving Brazil of one of their top players for this critical game.
This is a significant blow, and it resulted from Vinicius’s lack of discipline.
Vini Jr. received yellow card!
Just seven minutes into the game, he received a yellow card for striking James Rodríguez in the face, a completely avoidable action.
Striking James Rodríguez!
This isn’t the first time Vinicius has let his emotions get the best of him. He’s had similar incidents at Real Madrid.
This yellow card could significantly impact the Ballon d’Or race. Vinicius’s absence in the crucial match against a strong Uruguay team reduces Brazil’s chances of advancing.
Can Brazil qualify to semi without Vini Jr.?
If Brazil gets eliminated, Vinicius will miss the rest of the Copa América, which is a crucial tournament for boosting his Ballon d’Or prospects.