Rival Watch: Vinicius Jr could miss Clasico clash at Barcelona after red card for hair pull

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El Clasico is fast approaching and Real Madrid could be without Vinicius Jr for the game after he was sent off on Saturday night against Villarreal. The Brazil star was benched for the game but came on and was then handed his marching orders for a hair pull on Nathan Saliba after a VAR review. […]

El Clasico is fast approaching and Real Madrid could be without Vinicius Jr for the game after he was sent off on Saturday night against Villarreal.

The Brazil star was benched for the game but came on and was then handed his marching orders for a hair pull on Nathan Saliba after a VAR review.

Vinicius was furious at the decision and angrily confronted referee Isidro Díaz de Mera before eventually making his way off the pitch.

> FROM A GOAL TO A RED CARD FOR VINI JR. > > His goal was disallowed and he was given a red card for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in the build up moments before. pic.twitter.com/DyAcznYzpT > > — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 10, 2026

The situation means that Vini is now in danger of being banned for the Clasico on October 25th at Camp Nou. According to Mundo Deportivo, the forward could now be suspended for two games which would mean he would not be available for the trip to Barca.

The report states Vinicius could receive a one-match ban for the hair pull and another for his reaction to his sending off. In the worst-case scenario, he could potentially receive a four-match ban.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho refused to speak to the press afterwards, canceling his press conference after yet another controversial incident involving his team.

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