Vinícius Jr. Suspended for Two La Liga Matches After Red Card Against Valencia

The Real Madrid forward will miss upcoming league games but remains eligible for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Vinícius Jr. received a two-match La Liga suspension following a red card for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory on January 3.
The Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary committee ruled the act as violent conduct, but the suspension applies only to domestic league games.
Real Madrid has announced plans to appeal the decision, with coach Carlo Ancelotti calling the punishment unfair and defending his player against accusations of provocation.
Vinícius, who has faced repeated racist abuse from fans, was targeted again during the match at Valencia's Mestalla stadium, prompting further criticism of La Liga's handling of such incidents.
Despite the suspension, Vinícius is cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup, where Real Madrid faces Mallorca in the semifinals on January 9 in Riyadh.