Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico after hair-pull red card
Summary
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior was suspended for four games after receiving a red card for pulling an opponent’s hair during a recent match. He will miss important upcoming games, including the El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.Key Facts
- Vinicius Junior pulled the hair of Villarreal player Nathan Saliba during a La Liga match.
- The incident led to a red card and a four-match ban from the Spanish football federation.
- The ban includes the high-profile El Clasico game between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- Vinicius’s goal was disallowed after a video referee (VAR) review found the foul.
- The player was substituted on in the 52nd minute and sent off 20 minutes later.
- Vinicius apologized to the team and fans on social media after the incident.
- Real Madrid’s manager, Jose Mourinho, initially celebrated the goal before the decision was overturned.
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