Vinícius Suspended for 4 Matches.. A Strong Blow to Real Madrid Before El Clásico
Real Madrid has received a strong blow after the Spanish Disciplinary Committee announced the suspension of its Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior for four matches, in light of the events that witnessed the team's recent encounter against Villarreal in La Liga.
The incident dates back to the match that the Royal Club decided with a single goal without a response, when Vinícius pulled Villarreal player Nathan Sallifa's hair, leading the referee to show him a red card after consulting the Video Assistant Referee "VAR".
According to what the Spanish newspaper "AS" reported, the penalty came in two parts; The player was suspended for two matches due to his actions towards his opponent, with an additional two matches as a result of his objections and behavior after his dismissal.
Under this penalty, the Brazilian winger will miss four Real Madrid matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia, depriving the team of one of its most prominent attacking weapons during a series of important matches.
The most significant blow comes at a sensitive time, as the suspension includes the anticipated El Clásico match against Barcelona on October 25th, a confrontation eagerly awaited by the fans of both teams, and in which Real Madrid aspires to utilize all its key players.
Real Madrid is expected to study its legal options regarding the penalty, including the possibility of filing an appeal to try to reduce the suspension period, in an effort to regain Vinícius's services as soon as possible.