Vinicius Jr faces possible ban after hair-pull red card vs Villarreal, may miss El Clasico
On Saturday night, Vinicius Jr was shown a straight red card after pulling Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba's hair following a disallowed goal attempt; referee Isidro Diaz de Mera upheld the decision after VAR review. He had come on as a substitute after Real Madrid took the lead through Yan Diomande.
Pending the referee's report, Vinicius Jr could receive a suspension that would rule him out of Real Madrid's first El Clasico of the season against Barcelona on October 25 at Camp Nou, and he will definitely miss the La Liga trip to Sevilla next week. His absence could affect Madrid's attacking options in two key fixtures.
Football fans should watch for the official disciplinary decision in the coming days; if banned, Madrid may rely on other wingers like Rodrygo or Arda Güler. Will his absence shift the balance in El Clasico, or can Madrid cope without their Brazilian star?