Vinicius denied the Clasico after a four‑match suspension

Vinicius, Real Madrid's Brazilian winger, saw his fate sealed after the red card he received during the 1-0 victory over Villareal last Saturday in La Liga. The incident, which involved pulling Nathan Saliba's hair and then violently confronting the referee, led the Spanish Federation to announce on Wednesday a four‑match suspension.

Sanction detailed by the Federation

According to the statement, “Vini” was handed a two‑match suspension for violent conduct off the ball, including the inability to contest the ball or a stopped play, accompanied by fines in accordance with article 5. A further two‑match penalty was imposed for protests against the head referee, the assistant or the fourth official.

Impact on Real Madrid's schedule

As a result of these sanctions, Vinicius will miss the Clasico against FC Barcelona scheduled for October 25. He will also be absent from the matches against Sevilla on October 18, Racing Santander on November 1 and Valencia on November 7.