Vinicius will be absent from the next Classic, according to the possible sanctions that the Real Madrid Disciplinary Committee may impose after his expulsion in the match against Villarreal. The Brazilian striker was dismissed in the 71st minute for pulling Saliba's hair, an action that, according to the referee's report, was carried out with the ball in play but without it being in dispute between both players.
The match, which was played at dawn, left a description in the minutes that opens up two avenues of sanction. If the conduct is considered violent in the game, the regulations allow a suspension of one to three games. On the other hand, if it is interpreted as an action carried out outside the game, the penalty can increase to two or three games. Furthermore, the minutes record that, after the expulsion, Vinicius went to the referees' area with an aggressive attitude and was restrained by his teammates, which could be classified as a protest or contempt for the referee, sanctions that also range between two and three games.
The minimum that the player could lose is two matches: one due to the expulsion and another due to the subsequent reaction. However, the Disciplinary Committee could decide a greater penalty, reaching up to four games if it is considered that the violent conduct was unrelated to the game and the additional protest. In any scenario, the Brazilian's absence is guaranteed for the Clásico on October 25 at the Camp Nou.
Real Madrid, which has already suffered the loss of Vinicius in the previous matchday, will have to reorganize its squad for the most important matchup of the season. The club hopes that the Disciplinary Committee will resolve the issue before Wednesday, when the suspension will be officially determined. Meanwhile, fans and analysts are wondering how the striker's absence will affect the team's strategy in the duel with FC Barcelona.