Espanyol's Viral Jab at Vinicius Sparks Courtois Retort

A heated exchange erupted between Spanish clubs Espanyol and Real Madrid following Real's narrow 2-1 victory. Espanyol ignited the digital firestorm by posting a sarcastic question on their official X account, directed at Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior: "From how many dives do you get a second yellow card? Asking for a friend."

This provocative post questioned the referee's decisions and alluded to perceived simulation by Vinicius during the match. The comment quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans and fueling the post-game controversy.

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I would like to see the messages that are published when they face other teams.

Real Madrid's Belgian goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, swiftly responded to Espanyol's jibe in the mixed zone. He criticized what he called a "double standard" in refereeing complaints, suggesting that Espanyol should also consider their own team's actions. Courtois pointed to specific incidents during the match, including a situation involving Espanyol's Álex Calatrava and various fouls committed by the home team, arguing that the referee's decisions were consistent.

Courtois defended his teammate Vinicius, stating that forwards often seek contact. He concluded by urging Espanyol to "look inward before criticizing," emphasizing that it's easy to always blame others. The exchange underscores the intense rivalries and differing perspectives on player conduct and officiating within La Liga.

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It is very easy to always sweep for oneself.