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“We prefer…” – Mallorca captain discusses possible “provocation” of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid and Mallorca face each other on Thursday in the second semi-final of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup, and the good news for the defending champions is that Vinicius Junior will be available for that match (and a possible final) after picking up a two received. La Liga match suspended due to his red […]

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti claims Vinicius Junior ban is ‘not right’

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the press in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that Vinicius Junior should not have been suspended for his red card, while noting that the insults heaped upon him must be difficult to deal with. The Brazilian took center stage for the fourth press conference in a row, with Ancelotti asking

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Real Madrid allege racism as reason for Vinicius Junior red card

Real Madrid have claimed that racist abuse provoked the reaction from Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia. Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, citing discrimination as a mitigating factor. On Tuesday, Vinicius was handed a two-match suspension by the Competition Committee for his red card, the minimum suspension available for shoving

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La Liga side fume as “double standards” of Vinicius Junior sanction

On Tuesday, Real Madrid were informed that Vinicius Junior had been handed a two-match ban in La Liga following his red card against Valencia last weekend. It means the 24-year-old will not be available for matches against Las Palmas (home) and Real Valladolid (away) later this month. Given the circumstances, this was the best possible

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Spanish Football Federation confirm Vinicius Junior suspension

Real Madrid have been awaiting the verdict on Vinicius Junior's red card after last weekend's victory in Valencia, and it has now been passed on by the Spanish Football Association's disciplinary committee. Vinicius was expected to be suspended for two matches and this has been confirmed by the Federation, according to Diario AS. However, it

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Real Madrid call up Vinicius Junior for Spanish Supercup despite looming suspension

Despite being sent off against Valencia last Friday, Real Madrid hopes to have Vinicius Junior available for the Spanish Super Cup. The 24-year-old was eligible to face Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday as the Spanish Football Federation had not yet made a ruling on the dismissal, although it is expected that

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Real Madrid allege racial abuse against Vinicius Junior during Valencia clash

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was sent off for the second time in three years against Valencia at the Mestalla on Friday evening, with the first meeting heavily marred by racist abuse suffered by the Brazilian. Now the Los Blancos club channel has found footage that appears to show him suffering even more racism. Vinicius

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Carlo Ancelotti on Vinicius Junior red card – ‘It’s not easy being Vinicius, he’s improved a lot’

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he does not think Vinicius Junior should have been sent off for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face on Friday evening. Los Blancos could be without their Brazilian star for a while, depending on the sanction imposed on him. Ancelotti stated after the win in Valencia

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Vinicius Junior goes for referee after red card – the suspension he could face

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior received the third red card of his career on Friday evening after pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face. The Real Madrid star did not go down quietly either. Following a VAR review, Vinicius was shown a red card by the referee and had to be restrained by teammate

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WATCH: Vinicius Junior goes for referee after red card – the suspension he could face

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior received the third red card of his career on Friday evening after pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face. The Real Madrid star did not go down quietly either. Following a VAR review, Vinicius was shown a red card by the referee and had to be restrained by teammate

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Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid will appeal Vinicius Junior red card – ‘It was two yellows’

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that they will appeal against Vinicius Junior's red card after he was dismissed for the second time in three years against Valencia, and only the third red card of his career. The Brazilian raised his arms at Stole Dimitrievski and was dismissed after a VAR review. Off the

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Vinicius Junior sent off in Real Madrid’s first game of 2025 against Valencia

Real Madrid have struggled to break through Valencia's defense since Los Che took the lead and Vinicius Junior has not made things any easier for his side, leaving them with ten men for the closing stages. Los Blancos saw Jude Bellingham miss a penalty early in the second half, before Kylian Mbappé's goal was disallowed

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