Multiple Western media outlets: Vinicius to be banned for 4 games after receiving red for shoving goalkeeper at Valencia

Jan. 04，2025 -- Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-1 on the road in the 12th round of the La Liga League bye match that ended in the early morning of Beijing time today.

In the 79th minute of the match, Real Madrid striker Vinicius clashed with the opposing goalkeeper Dimitrevsky and pushed the latter down, so he was shown a red card by the referee and sentenced to the field.

And according to As, Radio Corbey, La Liga's Article 103 on physical assault, Vinicius' misdemeanor will be punished with a suspension (limited to Spanish domestic matches) of 4-12 matches.

However, As also says that there was not a ball at his feet when the clash took place, so all indications are that he will miss Real Madrid's next four matches.

This means that Vinicius will miss Real Madrid's next matches in the Copa del Rey, the Copa del Rey semi-final against Mallorca and other matches.

However, As also said that article 10 of the regulations also states that a player can be banned with mitigating circumstances, including in cases where the player has a “spontaneous remorseful attitude”. Vinicius also posted an apology on social media after the match.

In addition to that, Real Madrid can also appeal to the La Liga Competition Committee based on their opinion of the penalty, but Real Madrid will not be able to do so until next Tuesday, so Vinicius will miss the Copa del Rey match anyway.