Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has been handed a two-game suspension following his red card in a heated encounter against Valencia in La Liga.
The Brazilian star, of Cameroonian descent, will miss the club’s next two league fixtures, a home clash with Las Palmas and an away match against Real Valladolid. However, he remains eligible to feature in the Supercup, providing a timely boost for Los Blancos in their cup campaign.
The suspension comes after Vinicius Jr. was shown a straight red card in the second half of the game for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the head. The incident, which occurred during a moment of frustration, drew widespread attention and debate.
Alongside the suspension, Vinicius Jr. has been fined €600, while Real Madrid has been fined €700 as part of the disciplinary measures imposed.
In the aftermath of the incident, Vinicius Jr. issued an apology via his social media accounts, acknowledging his actions and expressing regret.
The two-game absence will be a test for Real Madrid, as they look to maintain their momentum in the league without one of their key attacking players.
