The disciplinary body confirmed the length of the ban on Wednesday, citing two separate infractions during the match. Vinicius was handed a two-game suspension for violent conduct after he was observed pulling the hair of Villarreal player Nathan Saliba, an incident that occurred while the ball was not in play. An additional two-match ban was imposed due to his aggressive protests directed at referee Isidro Diaz de Mera following the decision, which was confirmed via a VAR review.
Impact on Real Madrid's La Liga campaign
The suspension leaves
The incident occurred during a tense encounter where Real Madrid managed to secure a 1-0 win despite the late-game drama. The red card also resulted in a goal scored by Vinicius being disallowed by the officials. Following the match, the 26-year-old expressed regret over his actions, issuing a public apology to his teammates and the club's supporters via social media for his conduct.
The disciplinary proceedings also highlighted the frustration felt within the Real Madrid camp, with manager Jose Mourinho opting to skip his post-match press conference in protest of the officiating. Vinicius, who has struggled for form this season with only one goal in nine appearances, had entered the Villarreal match as a substitute before his involvement in the altercation roughly 20 minutes later.
As Real Madrid navigates this setback, they remain six points adrift of Barcelona, who have enjoyed a flawless start to the season with 10 wins from 10 matches across all competitions. The upcoming Clasico marks a significant milestone for Mourinho, representing his first such fixture since returning to the club this summer.
