Vinícius Júnior faces potential suspension following red card

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior faces a potential disciplinary investigation and suspension after being sent off during a match against Villarreal. In the 73rd minute, the player received a direct red card following a VAR review, which determined he had pulled the hair of opponent William Saliba during an off-the-ball incident. This action resulted in the cancellation of a goal previously scored by the Brazilian.

The situation is further complicated by the referee's official match report, which states that Vinícius acted aggressively toward the official following his expulsion, requiring intervention from his teammates to restrain him. Disciplinary authorities are currently reviewing the incident and the match report to determine the severity of the sanction. If found guilty of additional misconduct, Vinícius risks a suspension that would rule him out of the upcoming El Clásico match against Barcelona. The final decision rests with the league's disciplinary committee.