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Real Madrid superstar will miss Barcelona clash after red card as potential four-match ban looms

Real Madrid secured an important 1-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga, but it came in controversial circumstances following Vinicius Junior’s red card.Los Blancos could be without the Brazilian at…

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Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 7:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Vinicius Jr. faces a multi-match ban and will miss El Clasico following a red card against Villarreal.
The forward had a goal disallowed and received a straight red card for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair.
Real Madrid won the match 1-0 courtesy of a goal by Yan Diomande.

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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. faces a potential suspension for the upcoming El Clasico clash against Barcelona after receiving a straight red card against Villarreal on Saturday. The Brazilian thought he had scored to double the lead in the 73rd minute, but referee Isidro Diaz de Mera disallowed the goal after a VAR review showed him pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba.

Despite being reduced to 10 men, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Yan Diomande. Vinicius Jr. has since issued a public apology to fans and teammates, while manager Jose Mourinho reportedly boycotted the post-match press conference in protest.

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Real Madrid superstar will miss Barcelona clash after red card as potential four-match ban looms

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