Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was sent off after a hair‑pull offence in a La Liga match, saw a goal he scored disallowed and now faces a possible three‑match suspension that could keep him out of the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona.
The incident occurred late in the game when Vinícius was judged to have pulled an opponent’s hair, prompting the referee to issue a straight red card. Minutes earlier, his strike had been ruled out for off‑side, denying the Portuguese winger a goal.
Following the match, Vinícius issued an apology, expressing regret for his actions and acknowledging the impact his dismissal could have on his team’s upcoming fixtures.
Under Spanish football regulations, a red card for violent conduct carries an automatic ban of at least three games, meaning the forward could miss the next two league matches and the high‑profile clash with Barcelona.
El Clásico, scheduled for later this month, is a pivotal fixture in the title race, and Real Madrid will have to cope without one of their key attacking players if the suspension is upheld.
Real Madrid have not yet released an official statement on the disciplinary outcome, but the club is expected to assess the situation and prepare for the upcoming matches without Vinícius if the ban is confirmed.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
