His participation is impossible: Vinicius out of Real Madrid's plans for the Clasico
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is expected to miss the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona due to a likely multi-match suspension following a red card. The club is preparing for his absence while awaiting a final disciplinary ruling.
Why it matters
The absence of a star player significantly impacts the competitive balance of one of the world's most-watched football matches.
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Vinicius Junior looks almost certain to miss Real Madrid's upcoming Clasico against Barcelona. The Spanish giants have left the Brazilian out of their plans, bracing for a suspension after his red card against Villarreal.
According to Spanish radio station "Cadena COPE" , Real Madrid expect Vinicius to be handed a three-match ban, with hopes of trimming it to two on appeal. For now, they are treating his absence from the Barcelona clash as done, awaiting the disciplinary committee's final ruling.
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