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Sports · October 14, 2026

Madrid's Vini Jr. gets 4-game ban after hair-pull red card; will miss Clásico

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Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has received a four-match domestic suspension following a red card incident against Villarreal. The ban stems from a hair-pulling incident involving Nathan Saliba and subsequent aggressive behavior toward the referee. As a result, Vinícius will miss several key LaLiga fixtures, including the Clásico against Barcelona on October 25. The suspension applies only to domestic matches, leaving him eligible for Champions League play.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Vinícius Júnior received a four-match suspension.
  • The suspension means he will miss El Clásico against FC Barcelona on October 25.
  • The red card occurred during a home game against Villarreal at the Bernabéu.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The ban consists of two games for violent conduct and two games for arguing with the referee.
  • The specific incident involved pulling Nathan Saliba's hair.
  • Vinícius was a second-half substitute, entering in the 52nd minute and being sent off 20 minutes later.
  • The ban applies to domestic matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
  • Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho skipped the post-match press conference but later commented on protecting the player.

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