Vinícius Jr. is one of the most fouled players in La Liga, and the issue has once again come under the spotlight following Real Madrid’s opening league match of the season. The Brazilian was repeatedly fouled and was also involved in an incident while on the ground, yet Real Madrid felt his opponents were not punished consistently.

According to an analysis by Diario AS, Vinícius requires an average of 16 fouls before an opponent receives a yellow card in La Liga. The figure stands in stark contrast to the Champions League, where opponents are reportedly booked after an average of just three fouls against him.

The comparison highlights the different refereeing standards Vinícius faces across competitions, including La Liga, the Champions League and this summer's World Cup.

It also helps explain the Brazilian’s frequent frustration during matches, as he is often subjected to repeated fouls and physical challenges without seeing opponents receive the same level of disciplinary punishment.

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