Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been given a two-match ban following his red card for violent conduct against Valencia last week. (More Football News)
Vinicius was sent off for ♛slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the second half at the Mestalla stadium when his team were trailing 1-0.
They ultimatelyও recovered to win 2-1, staying two points clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of LaLiga.
Boss Carlo Ancelotti subsequently outlined his hope that Vinicius would 🔯avoid a ban, despite red cards for violent conducꦆt usually carrying a three-match penalty.
After an appeal by the club, the Spanish Footbal෴l Federation (RFEF) has suspended the Brazilian for two league games, while clearing him to participate in the Supercopa de Espana in Saudꦐi Arabia.
Madrid, top of LaL💫iga with 43 points, will look to retain their Supercopa title this week.
They face Real Mallorca in the semi-f🔴inals, with either Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao awaiting the victors.
