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Real Madrid have claimed that racial abuse provoked the reaction of Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia.  Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, and cited discrimination as

The Brazil international was banned for two league games after receiving a red card for slapping goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid's victory over Valencia

Vinícius Júnior will be available for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup campaign after being handed a two-game domestic ban by the RFEF for his red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia last Friday.

Real Madrid will be without Vinícius Júnior moving forward after the winger received a straight red card against Valencia.

Despite being sent off against Valencia last Friday, Real Madrid are hoping to have Vinicius Junior available for the Spanish Super Cup. The 24-year-old was eligible to face Deportiva Minera in the

Thibaut Courtois did not travel for their Copa Del Rey fixture against minnows Deportiva Minera but is expected to return to the starting XI and claim the ‘number 1’ status replacing Andriy Lunin.

Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid are carefully navigating the fallout from Vinicius Junior's red card during the match against Valencia on Friday evening.

Vinícius Júnior will miss Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera on Jan. 6, as well the Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Mallorca on Jan. 9. If his suspension is only two matches, then he will be available for the Spanish Super Cup final on Jan. 12, should Real Madrid advance in the competition.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club have been left disappointed by the extent of the suspension handed down to star winger Vinícius Jr.This of course comes after the