Vinícius Júnior returned to the field after a four-match suspension, but the decision of the appeal commission of the Spanish Federation did not change: the appeal presented by Real Madrid was rejected, confirming the sanction. The suspension was imposed on the Brazilian striker following his sending off in the match against Villarreal, where he pulled defender Nathan's hair.
The player will miss the next four La Liga matches, namely the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander and Valencia. His first match back is scheduled for the weekend of 21-22 November, when Real will face Celta Vigo. With his absence, Los Blancos' attacking department will have to regroup, but the club has not accepted the commission's decision. Real Madrid has said it intends to take the case to the Administrative Court of Sport, demonstrating that it will not give up on the sanction.
The appeal, presented shortly after the expulsion, was unsuccessful and the suspension remains valid. Vinícius, who was a key figure in the season, will have to make up for lost time before he can contribute to Carlo Ancelotti's project again. The club, while not accepting the decision, continues to prepare for the upcoming challenges, while the team will have to deal with the lack of one of its most prolific strikers.