The Madrid media closest to Florentino Pérez close ranks in favor of Vinícius and against Olmo.
The Script of the White Press Narrative
Dani Olmo can't play for the rest of the season. That's what the regulations dictate. Vinícius didn't deserve expulsion or any punishment because what he did was mild and in reply to a taunt.
These are the main lines of the Madridist narrative in the so-called generalist media, all from the capital of Spain.
SER pressures and warns of the danger posed by the CSD questioning the authority of the League and the Federation by overturning its decision.
On COPE, Juanma Castaño talks about "shame" because Vinícius might get two matches "for what he did." He adds: "It's the same old story, that he's a repeat offender and all that, but it's a shame that a player misses two matches for doing what he did."
Flick and Lewandowski's precedentes
However, Juanma Castaño thought it was fine that Flick got those two matches for raising an arm; or three toLewandowski for touching his nose. Why are some OK and other not?
Why was Xavi a bad example for his continuous expulsions and Vinícius should be let off the hook?
However, memory doesn't exist in soccer. Now it's time to bash Barça due to Olmo and defend Vinícius and Real Madrid to the hilt. The narrative is served.
However, the masters of the Madridist version are on El Chiringuito. These days Pedrerol and his team have reached excellence in their service to Real Madrid.
"For Getting the Goalkeeper Out of the Way?"
Josep Pedrerol doesn't deceive, he goes straight: "For Vinícius, the fair thing would be one to two matches. Some ask for four to 12... for getting the goalkeeper out of the way?"
It's the same theory of contact in a penalty. If the offender is from Barça, contact exists. If it's from Real Madrid, it's never enough, even if there's contact.
It is clear that, whatever Vinícius does, it will never be enough. He must be protected and never punished because, deep down, he's a good guy.
Then comes Fernando Sanz's theory in pure Sesame-Street style: "this is a hit and this is a push. And then we'll bring apples and pears for those who don't understand."
"Vinícius is Expelled Because He's Vinícius"
It is clear that, for this gentleman, honorary doctor, anyone who doesn't understand that Vinícius didn't assault anyone has a Sesame Street level.
Alfredo Duro collaborates in the cause of scaring those who have to decide. "Aything more than one match is an outrage." Because there's prior provocation.
Pedrerol was extremely indignant trying to avoid punishment for his dear Florentino's player. "If this is crushing someone's head, my goodness. Four matches for lightly pushing and hitting here on the neck part.
"Really... And when players come out with studs to injure... zero matches and a yellow card.
"Vinícius is wrong, he can't go around falling into provocations like that. But today I'm on Vinícius's side, he's expelled because he's Vinícius."
Vinícius Isn't Expelled Regularly Because He's Vinícius
What Pedrerol doesn't say is that the 18 times Vinícius hasn't been expelled when he deserved it was also because "he's Vinícius." Why can he protest about everything vehemently and others can't?
He's only been expelled twice with Real Madrid's first team, both times in Valencia. Last time, Florentino's friendly press created a huge scandal and he was forgiven the punishment. Are Florentino's media pawns going the same way now?
"Being a Madrid Fan Helps You be Happier"
The culmination. The most sincere Pedrerol bared his soul to his audience:
"Being a Madrid fan helps you be happier. They expel Vinícius, and he wins. And Barça is focused on Olmo."
One thing is clear, as long as things remain as they are now, Negreira will remain forgotten. Now is not the time, it's not necessary.