Vinicius's Brazil leaves Real without its star for the Clasico

The Brazilian Vinicius was sent off with a direct red card in the match against Villarreal, and Real Madrid has already confirmed that he will not be available for the Clasico on October 25 in Barcelona. The sanction, which could cover two to three games, comes after a play in which he pulled defender Saliba's hair before scoring.

Details of the sending-off

During the match, Vinicius received the red card after the incident with Saliba and, despite scoring, the referee upheld the sanction. The VAR audio, cited by Manel Bruña, recommended reviewing the violent conduct in the build‑up to the goal.

Repercussions and appeal

The club expects a suspension of between two and three matches and has already announced that it will appeal the decision, although it acknowledges the difficulty of reducing the punishment. In statements, Yaca Garcia‑Planas said that “there are people who are in charge of ordering this kind of tension.”

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Real Madrid has publicly accepted that Vinicius will not be available for the Clasico, a stance reiterated after the match against Villarreal. The club's management understands that appeals will have little chance of success.

The next encounter, scheduled for October 25 in Barcelona, will be without the Brazilian striker, which poses a tactical challenge for the Madrid side.

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This situation contrasts with the expectation of having Vinicius in key matches, underscoring the magnitude of the impact that a sending‑off can have on the plans of an elite club.