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Vinicius Jr. benched by Mourinho as suspension looms after red card

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Vinicius Jr. benched by Mourinho as suspension looms after red card
Summary

Jose Mourinho opted to bench Vinicius Jr. during Real Madrid's match against Villarreal. The decision comes after Vinicius received a red card and a four-match suspension for an incident involving Nathan Saliba. Reports indicate that Vinicius has been struggling with physical issues, prompting Mourinho to protect him by limiting his minutes. Vinicius claims his dismissal was accidental, but the suspension will still see him miss key matches, including the first El Clasico of the season on October 25. Yan Diomande has stepped up, scoring his first goal for Real Madrid in the match.

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  • •Vinicius Jr. was benched by Mourinho against Villarreal.
  • •He received a red card and four-match suspension after a recent incident.
  • •Mourinho cited Vinicius’ physical struggles as a reason for his limited play.
  • •Vinicius claims the red card incident was accidental.
  • •Yan Diomande scored his first goal for Real Madrid in the match.
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Report – The reason why Mourinho decided to bench Real Madrid superstar vs Villarreal
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