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Vinicius Jr. suspended, misses El Clasico against Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Vinicius Jr. suspended, misses El Clasico against Barcelona

Summary

Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 La Liga season on October 25 without Vinicius Jr. The 26-year-old is serving a four-match suspension due to a red card received against Villarreal, which followed an incident where he pulled an opponent's hair. His absence comes as Real Madrid is currently six points behind Barcelona in the league standings after nine matches. Other players, including Yan Diomande and Endrick, may step up in his place.

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By the Numbers

•Vinicius Jr. is suspended for four matches after a red card against Villarreal.
•Real Madrid is currently third in La Liga, six points behind Barcelona.
•Yan Diomande took over Vinicius' position in the last match, contributing with a goal and an assist.
•The match takes place at the newly renovated Camp Nou.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Where is Vinicius Jr? Why Real Madrid star is not playing against Barcelona in El Clasico

What they're saying

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Real Madrid are already fighting for their La Liga lives as they meet Barcelona in the first El Clasico rivalry matchup of the 2026/27 season, and they will have to face their top rivals without one of their most iconic players.
— Yahoo Sports

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