Overview
- The RFEF Appeals Committee rejected Real Madrid’s challenge Friday and confirmed a four-match domestic suspension for Vinicius following his red card against Villarreal.
- The ban covers La Liga only and will keep Vinicius out of matches versus Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander and Valencia while he remains eligible for Champions League games.
- The punishment comprises two matches for hair‑pulling that was judged violent conduct under Article 130.2 and two added matches for his protests toward referee Isidro Díaz de Mera.
- Real Madrid say they will take the case to Spain’s Administrative Court of Sport (TAD) after the appeals body found no clear referee error and upheld the disciplinary committee’s reasoning.
- The ruling forces tactical adjustments for Real Madrid in a key domestic stretch, drew sharp criticism from manager José Mourinho and prompted Vinicius to apologise while complaining about the timing and communication of the sanction.