The Spanish Football Federation and La Liga Organizing Committee have made the final decision on striker Vinicius Jnr’s red card, when the Real Madrid star was only subject to a much lower ban than initially expected.
Vinicius received a straight red card when Real Madrid were trailing 1-0 for fouling Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski before substitute Luka Modric equalized for the defending champions in the 85th minute and Jude Bellingham scored. Decisive win in overtime.
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.
Unlike Mundo Deportivo, Marca newspaper reported that Real Madrid hopes to reduce Vinicius’ suspension to two matches, including La Liga matches against Las Palmas and Valladolid.
And the latest information said that after the La Liga disciplinary committee meeting ended on Tuesday, Vinicius’ punishment was given. Specifically, the Brazilian striker will only have to sit out 2 matches and only have to sit out matches in the National League (La Liga). This means that Vicinius is still allowed to play in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca early Friday morning in Saudi Arabia.
If Real reaches the final against Bilbao or Barca, Vinicius will also be present. This player will not participate in Real Madrid’s next two La Liga matches, against Las Palmas and Valladolid.