# Vinicius says referees target him

> Vinicius claims referees unfairly target attacking players, demanding more protection.
- Title: Vinicius says referees target him · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Vinicius claims referees unfairly target attacking players, demanding more protection. Vinicius Junior says he faces disproportionate red cards from referees…
- Keywords: vinicius, real madrid, uefa champions league, referees, red card, lamine yamal, julian alvarez, sports, target, him, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/champions-league/vinicius-red-card-targeted-by-referees-uefa-champions-league-madrid-roma/article71588190.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-15T12:51:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vinicius, real madrid, uefa champions league, referees, red card, lamine yamal, julian alvarez, sports
## Vinicius after red card
Vinicius Junior spoke out after Real Madrid's 4-3 Champions League win against Roma.
## Red card suspension
Vinicius received a four-game suspension in La Liga after being sent off for pulling hair and protesting.
## Referees target attackers
Vinicius says he faces more yellow cards than fouls, with only five red cards from 500 fouls.
## Player protection demand
Vinicius wants more protection for young talents like Lamine Yamal and Julian Alvarez.
## Key takeaway

Vinicius Junior says he faces disproportionate red cards from referees despite low foul counts, urging better player protection.