Real Madrid's Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card

As well as the Clasico, Vinicius will be unavailable to face Sevilla (October 18), Racing Santander (November 1) and Valencia (November 7) in La Liga.

Real Madrid's Vinicius banned for Clasico after red card (Photo: Citizen Digital)

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior will miss the upcoming Clasico in La Liga against Barcelona after being issued a four-match suspension on Wednesday following his red card for hair-pulling against Villarreal last week.

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15 Oct 2026 · citizen.digital

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