Real Madrid striker Vinicius Junior is at risk of being suspended from 4 to 12 matches for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski, an act that caused him to receive a red card and leave the field.
In the 79th minute of the match between Valencia and Real Madrid in the La Liga compensation match, striker Vinicius had bad behavior when he pushed down the home team’s goalkeeper Dimitrievski.
After the incident, the Brazilian player was sent off the field. According to the regulations of the Spanish Football Federation and La Liga Organizing Committee, such aggressive behavior will be punished with suspension.
According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo, Vinicius may receive a suspension of a minimum of 4 matches and a maximum of 12 matches. This could rule him out of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca, and if they progress to the final, he could miss the match against Barca or Athletic Bilbao.
Also according to this source, the time of the meeting of the La Liga disciplinary committee to consider Vinicius’s punishment is the main factor determining his participation in the Spanish King’s Cup match with Deportiva Minera on Monday. It is reported that the body could meet on Tuesday, allowing the Brazilian to still be eligible for the match against weak opponents Deportiva Minera. Until the disciplinary body makes a decision on the case, Vinicius is still free to compete.
It is known that La Liga teams will be given until 2:00 p.m. the second working day after the match to file an appeal. Because the match takes place on Friday and next Monday is Epiphany, Real Madrid has more time to present its case.
Unlike Mundo Deportivo, Marca reported that Real Madrid hopes to reduce Vinicius’ suspension to two matches, including La Liga matches against Las Palmas and Valladolid.
Returning to Vinicius, after the tense brawl at Mestalla, the Brazilian striker took to social networks to apologize for his actions, admitting the importance of staying calm in high-pressure moments. The 24-year-old star has been a top player for Real Madrid this season, contributing 8 goals and 7 assists in La Liga. His presence at the upcoming Spanish Super Cup will be very important for the team’s title ambitions.