LaLiga: Vinicius Jr To Miss Four Matches After Red Card Against Villarreal

According to Daily Post Nigeria on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been handed a four-match suspension following his dismissal during the club’s encounter with Villarreal.

The Brazilian attacker was shown a red card after an incident involving Nathan Saliba during the match, according to the report.

Vinicius came on as a second-half substitute after Yan Diomande had put Real Madrid ahead. The forward subsequently thought he had doubled his team’s advantage before the incident that led to his dismissal.

The report stated that Vinicius pulled Saliba’s hair during the encounter, prompting referee Isidro Diaz de Mera to review the incident on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) monitor.

Following the review, the referee sent the Real Madrid forward off, leaving the player facing a suspension that will affect the club’s upcoming fixtures.

The four-match ban means Vinicius will miss Real Madrid’s home game against Sevilla, as well as the away fixtures against Barcelona, Racing Club and Valencia.

His absence from the clash against Barcelona represents a significant development for Real Madrid as the team prepares for the upcoming fixtures.

Vinicius has been an important attacking option for the Spanish giants, and his suspension will require the coaching staff to consider alternative selections for the affected matches.

The disciplinary decision also places attention on player conduct during competitive matches and the role of VAR in helping referees review incidents that may warrant a dismissal.

Real Madrid will now have to manage the forward’s absence across the four games while seeking to maintain its performance in the competitions involved.

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