Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has been suspended for two La Liga matches following his red card during last week’s match against Valencia.
The Brazilian received his marching orders after shoving Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck, an act that followed a physical altercation initiated by Dimitrievski. Despite the dismissal, Real Madrid rallied to secure a 2-1 victory, reclaiming the top spot in the league standings.
As a result of the ban, Vinicius will miss upcoming league fixtures against Las Palmas and Real Valladolid. However, he remains eligible to feature in the Spanish Super Cup this week in Saudi Arabia, where Real Madrid is set to face Mallorca in the semi-finals on Thursday.
The incident and subsequent suspension have sparked mixed reactions among fans and analysts, with some criticizing the winger’s actions while others pointed to the provocations leading to the altercation. Real Madrid, meanwhile, will look to maintain their momentum in La Liga and the Super Cup in Vinicius’ absence.
