Real Madrid: Vinicius heavily sanctioned

Published: October 14, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

Vinicius knows his sanction after his breakdown against Villarreal (1-0), last Saturday in La Liga.

Vinicius is determined on his fate. After his red card received during Real Madrid’s victory over Villareal (1-0), last Saturday in La Liga, for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair and then vehemently attacking the referee, the Brazilian winger received a four-match suspension, the Spanish Federation announced this Wednesday.

In detail, “Vini” was imposed a “two-match suspension for violent conduct outside the game, inability to contest the ball or set play, with ancillary fine(s) in application of article 5”. And in addition a “two-match suspension for protests against the referee, main, assistant or fourth referee. »

Consequence: Vinicius will miss the Clasico against FC Barcelona on October 25. He will also be suspended for matches against Sevilla (October 18), Racing Santander (November 1) and Valencia (November 7).

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Manu Tournoux

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