Vinicius Jr. Receives Two-Match Suspension

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. has received a two-match suspension following a red card for violent conduct in a recent LaLiga match against Valencia, where he slapped goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. Despite the suspension, which will see him miss league games against Las Palmas and Valladolid, he is cleared to play in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) deemed the two-match ban appropriate for Vinicius's actions, which occurred while Madrid was trailing 1-0. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed support for Vinicius, hoping for a review of the incident. Vinicius’s absence during league play could have affected Madrid's title defense, but his availability for the Super Cup is a significant boost. The club plans to appeal the suspension, advocating for a reduction or reversal of the decision.