Real Madrid’s dynamic winger, Vinicius Junior, faces a two-match suspension after being sent off during Los Blancos’ heated clash against Valencia (2-1) on Friday.
The 24-year-old Brazilian star, who has tallied an impressive eight goals and five assists in 15 La Liga matches this season, was penalized for what the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee classified as “sporting violence” rather than outright “aggression.”
The incident unfolded following a contentious altercation with Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski, resulting in Vinicius’ dismissal from the match. The ruling means Vinicius will miss Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures against Las Palmas on January 19 and Valladolid on January 25.
Despite the setback, the winger remains eligible to compete in the Spanish Super Cup, where Real Madrid will battle Mallorca in the semi-final this Thursday.
Vinicius’ absence in La Liga matches could prove pivotal, as Real continues their campaign for the title. With his electrifying form this season, his suspension leaves a noticeable gap in the squad’s attacking prowess.
