Vinícius Júnior suspended for four matches and ruled out of La Liga Clasico
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior has been handed a four-match La Liga suspension after being sent off against Villarreal, including two matches for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair. He will notably miss the 25 October Clasico, but will remain available in the Champions League, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Vinícius Júnior, a Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, has been suspended for four La Liga matches by the disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation. He will notably miss the 25 October Clasico against FC Barcelona, after being sent off against Villarreal in the Spanish league, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano on X.
The sanction comprises two matches for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair and two more for aggressive behaviour after his dismissal. The player, whose sending-off against Villarreal also led to his goal being disallowed in the same move, will miss four La Liga matchdays.
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