Real Madrid have claimed that racial abuse provoked the reaction of Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia.  Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, and cited discrimination as

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been handed a two-game suspension for his red card in the recent victory over Valencia. Vinicius was shown a straight red for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski and was facing a ban of at least four games for violent conduct,

Vinícius Júnior will be available for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup campaign after being handed a two-game domestic ban by the RFEF for his red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia last Friday.