Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. will be sidelined for four matches after receiving a red card for pulling Saliba’s hair during a La Liga game, a suspension that includes the high-profile El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25.
The dismissal and subsequent ban remove one of Real Madrid’s most influential attacking options from their upcoming domestic fixtures. The governing body imposed the four-match suspension following the incident that led to the red card.
The sending-off occurred after Vinicius was judged to have pulled the hair of Saliba in the course of play, an action that prompted the referee to show a straight red card. The disciplinary decision means he will be unavailable for selection for the next four league matches, including the fixture at the end of October.
Real Madrid must now adjust their squad and attacking plans for the short term as they prepare for the Clasico and other league commitments without the Brazilian forward. The suspension will test the club’s depth as they seek to maintain form in La Liga during his absence.