"A decisive deadline and a near-impossible mission": the details of Real Madrid's legal battle to save Vinicius before the Clasico
Real Madrid is mounting a legal appeal to reduce a four-match suspension handed to Vinicius Junior following a red card against Villarreal. The club faces a difficult challenge as the suspension includes a match against Barcelona.
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The availability of star players significantly impacts the outcome of high-stakes matches like El Clasico, affecting league standings.
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A press report revealed on Thursday the fate of the appeal that Real Madrid will submit against the suspension handed to their Brazilian star Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid suffered a heavy blow ahead of the eagerly awaited meeting with Barcelona, after the competitions committee announced a four-match suspension for Brazilian Vinicius Junior over his sending-off during the match against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the Clasico scheduled for 25 October at the "Spotify Camp Nou".
The punishment came after he was sent off against Villarreal for pulling the hair of defender Saliba, according to what was stated in the referee's match report.
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