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Vinícius Júnior receives four-match suspension

Multiple outlets confirm that a four-game ban will prevent Vinícius Júnior from participating in El Clásico. The suspension follows a red card issued during a recent match against Villarreal.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 14, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
Brahim Diaz Vinicius Junior Brazil V Morocco 13 June 2026-128
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At a glance

  • Vinícius Júnior has been issued a four-match ban.134
  • The suspension prevents the forward from playing in the upcoming El Clásico match.1234

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior will miss the upcoming match against Barcelona due to a four-game suspension.14

The disciplinary action follows a red card received during a match against Villarreal.13

Reports state the player was sent off after being adjudged to have pulled the hair of opponent Nathan Saliba.13

Where sources agree

  • Vinícius Júnior received a four-match ban4 of 4
  • The player will miss El Clásico4 of 4
  • The ban follows a red card against Villarreal3 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsReal's Vinicius Junior out of El Clasico as he gets four-match ban ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsVinicius Junior suspension: Real Madris star to miss El Clasico at Barcelona after hair-pull red card ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsReal Madrid's Vinicius Jr banned for four games and will miss El Clasico vs. Barcelona ↗
  4. 4BBC SportVinicius Jr to miss Barcelona game because of ban ↗

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