Vinicius Junior Handed Two-Match Suspension by Spanish Football Federation

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior, has been dealt a significant blow after being handed a two-match suspension by the Spanish Football Federation’s Disciplinary Committee. The suspension stems from his red card during the team’s 2-1 victory over Valencia on January 3, 2025.

The incident that led to Vinicius Junior’s suspension occurred in the 80th minute of the match, when he pushed Valencia’s goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski, in the neck. The altercation sparked a heated reaction from both teams, and Vinicius Junior was ultimately given his marching orders by the referee.

Despite Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, disagreeing with the red card and intending to appeal, the Disciplinary Committee has upheld the suspension. This means that Vinicius Junior will miss Real Madrid’s next two La Liga matches against Las Palmas and Real Valladolid.

However, Vinicius Junior will be available for the team’s Spanish Super Cup match against Mallorca on January 9, 2025. Real Madrid has included him in their traveling squad for the tournament, despite the looming suspension.

The suspension is a significant blow to Real Madrid, as Vinicius Junior has been a crucial player for the team this season. His pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability have been a thorn in the side of opposing teams, and his absence will be felt in the upcoming matches.

Real Madrid will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Vinicius Junior’s suspension. The team has a deep squad with plenty of talented players, but Vinicius Junior’s absence will still be felt.

The situation is a developing one, and fans will be keeping a close eye on any updates regarding Vinicius Junior’s suspension and appeal. Real Madrid will be hoping that the appeal is successful, and Vinicius Junior will be able to return to the pitch sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, Vinicius Junior will have to watch from the sidelines as his teammates take on Las Palmas and Real Valladolid. The Brazilian forward will be eager to return to action and help his team achieve their goals for the season.

Only time will tell if Vinicius Junior’s appeal is successful, but one thing is certain – his suspension is a significant blow to Real Madrid, and the team will need to find a way to overcome his absence if they are to achieve success in the coming weeks.