Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has been handed a four-match suspension following a red card for pulling the hair of Villarreal’s Nathan Saliba during a La Liga match on Saturday. This decision means he will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona.
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The incident occurred in the 73rd minute of the match, where Vinicius was issued a straight red card. His suspension raises concerns about the treatment of high-profile players in La Liga, prompting Vinicius to call for greater protection for himself and other standout talents such as Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez.
After Real Madrid’s recent 4-3 victory over Roma in the Champions League, Vinicius expressed his bewilderment at the disciplinary process and criticized the timing of the suspension ruling, which was communicated to him shortly before the game.
Vinicius Jr. stated, "This isn’t normal," highlighting his frustrations regarding how referees deal with him compared to other players. His appeal for better support for creative players comes after his ongoing battles with management and fan reactions.
The Real Madrid organization is reportedly considering an appeal against the disciplinary decision made by the Spanish Football Federation, as the situation continues to unfold amidst his team's challenges in La Liga.