Brazilian star and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior will sit out two La Liga fixtures against Las Palmas and Real Valladolid following his red card in a heated clash against Valencia.
Vinicius was sent off after an altercation with Valencia keeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid’s dramatic 2-1 victory at the Mestalla—their first La Liga win of 2025. Despite his suspension, the 23-year-old will be eligible to play in the Spanish Super Cup this week.
The match was a rollercoaster, with Valencia taking an early lead thanks to their top scorer, Hugo Duro. However, Real Madrid turned the tide late in the game. Substitute Luka Modric equalized in the 85th minute, and Jude Bellingham sealed the win with a stunning added-time goal.
The victory propelled Real Madrid to the top of the La Liga standings, two points clear of Atlético Madrid, albeit having played an extra game.
Following the match, Vinicius took to Twitter, writing, “Sorry, and thanks, team!”—a message that captured both his remorse and gratitude for the squad’s resilience.
As Los Blancos push for domestic and international glory, all eyes will be on how they handle the absence of their dynamic winger in the coming league games.
