Vinicius Junior expects suspension to miss El Clasico against Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is set to miss El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25 due to a suspension following a red card in a recent match against Villarreal. The Brazilian was dismissed for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair during the match, with the referee citing his aggressive reaction as a factor in determining the length of the suspension. Sources indicate Vinicius could face a ban of two to four matches, depending on how the Disciplinary Committee interprets the incident. A decision on his punishment is anticipated soon, potentially affecting Madrid's game strategy ahead of key fixtures against Sevilla and Barcelona.
- •Vinicius Junior sent off during Villarreal match for hair-pulling incident.
- •Possible suspension could range from two to four matches.
- •Decision from the Disciplinary Committee expected soon.
- •Real Madrid faces Sevilla before the Clasico.
- •Barcelona leads LaLiga by six points prior to El Clasico.
- 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona handed major boost as Real Madrid megastar set to miss Clasico through suspension
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — 🤔 What punishment could Vinicius Junior face before El Clásico?
"Barcelona could receive a significant advantage ahead of El Clasico later this month, with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior expected to miss the encounter following his controversial red card agains...
"Real Madrid will face Sevilla and Barcelona soon, but will Vinicius Junior be available? The Brazilian was sent off for pulling Nathan Dylan-Saliba's hair in the build-up to the goal that would have m...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:58 AMBarcelona handed major boost as Real Madrid megastar set to miss Clasico through suspension
Barcelona could receive a significant advantage ahead of El Clasico later this month, with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior expected to miss the encounter following his controversial red card agains...
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 7:55 AM🤔 What punishment could Vinicius Junior face before El Clásico?
Real Madrid will face Sevilla and Barcelona soon, but will Vinicius Junior be available? The Brazilian was sent off for pulling Nathan Dylan-Saliba's hair in the build-up to the goal that would have m...
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