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Vinicius Junior Apologizes For Red Card Incident And Faces Potential El Clasico Ban
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News18•11-10-2026, 08:50
Vinicius Junior Apologizes For Red Card Incident And Faces Potential El Clasico Ban
- •Vinicius Junior issued a public apology on Instagram after receiving a red card for pulling Villarreal player Nathan Saliba's hair.
- •The Real Madrid forward now faces a potential suspension that could rule him out of the crucial El Clasico match against Barcelona on October 25.
- •Despite playing with 10 men following the red card, Real Madrid held on to secure a narrow victory thanks to a goal by Yan Diomande.
- •Teammate Aurelien Tchouameni expressed confusion over the refereeing decision, while coach Jose Mourinho's side moved up to third place in La Liga.
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Vinicius Junior received a red card after a VAR review showed him pulling the hair of Villarreal player Nathan Saliba.
Vinicius Junior faces a potential suspension depending on the disciplinary committee's ruling, which could cause him to miss the crucial match against Barcelona on October 25.
Real Madrid held on to a narrow lead secured by 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande to win the match and move up to third place in La Liga.
