Liga suspends Vinicius Junior for four matches
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, the Brazilian forward, will miss four matches including the Clasico after a La Liga ban. Manager Jose Mourinho answered the decision with a sarcastic comment.
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What happened
La Liga has banned Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior for four matches, which rules him out of the Clasico. Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho responded with a sarcastic remark about the decision. Vinicius will also be absent when Real Madrid host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 9 of the 2026-27 La Liga season.
Why it matters
Vinicius will be unavailable for Real Madrid's Clasico and its Matchday 9 meeting with Sevilla.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 7:39 AM ET: Mourinho responds sarcastically, saying he is actually quite pleased with the ban.
- Oct 18, 2:52 PM ET: Vinicius is confirmed as missing Real Madrid's Matchday 9 home game against Sevilla.
Coverage
- Why is Vinicius Junior not playing for Real Madrid vs Sevilla in 2026-27 LaLiga season Matchday 9? (Fernando Franco Puga)
- 'I’m actually quite pleased' - Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho takes sarcastic swipe at Liga over Vinicius Junior's four-match suspension (goal.com)
- Endrick could revive his Real Madrid career during Vinicius’ suspension (Yahoo Sports)
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