Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Faces Two-Game Ban: Fallout from Valencia Matc

Vinicius Junior has been handed a two-match ban for his red card against Valencia, but will be available for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup campaign.

Vinicius Junior's Availability for the Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has received a two-match ban from the Spanish FA (RFEF) for violent conduct during his team's 2-1 LaLiga victory over Valencia. Despite this, Vinicius will be available to play in the Super Cup, as the ban only applies to domestic league matches.

The Incident Leading to Vinicius' Ban

The incident occurred in the second half of the match at the Mestalla stadium, where Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. At the time, Real Madrid was trailing 1-0, but they managed to come back and win the match 2-1.

Successful Appeal Clears Vinicius for Super Cup

Following an appeal by Real Madrid, the RFEF reduced Vinicius Junior's suspension to two league games, making him eligible to play in Thursday's Super Cup match against Mallorca. This decision comes as a welcome relief for the club, as Vinicius will now be able to participate in the prestigious tournament.

Real Madrid Aims to Defend Super Cup Title

As the current LaLiga leaders with 43 points, Real Madrid will look to retain their Super Cup title in the four-team tournament held in Saudi Arabia. With Vinicius Junior available for selection, the team will aim to build on their strong domestic form and bring home the coveted trophy once again.