Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior faces the possibility of missing the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona following his red card in the 1-0 victory over Villarreal.
The Brazilian was sent off after a VAR review showed him pulling the hair of Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba. His goal in the same sequence was subsequently disallowed, leaving Real Madrid to finish the match with 10 men.
The situation could become more complicated after the referee’s report described Vinícius as protesting loudly and approaching him with an aggressive attitude following the dismissal. The report also stated that the forward had to be restrained by his teammates.
Vinícius could receive a suspension that rules him out of the La Liga meeting with Barcelona on October 25. However, his availability will depend on the disciplinary committee’s final decision.
Real Madrid will be hoping to have the Brazilian available for one of the biggest fixtures of the season, with his pace and attacking threat potentially playing a crucial role against their rivals.
