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Real Madrid have claimed that racial abuse provoked the reaction of Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia.  Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, and cited discrimination as

Real Madrid will be without Vinícius Júnior moving forward after the winger received a straight red card against Valencia. Tensions reached a boiling point for Vinícius Júnior at the Mestalla. What started as a sluggish night for Real Madrid ended as a disaster for the Brazilian.

Real Madrid will find out the length of time that Vinicius Junior will be suspended for today, but the Brazilian is expected to escape with the minimum possible sanction from the Competition

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be "difficult" to be Vinicius Junior after the player was sent off against Valencia.

Vinícius Júnior will miss Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera on Jan. 6, as well the Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Mallorca on Jan. 9. If his suspension is only two matches, then he will be available for the Spanish Super Cup final on Jan. 12, should Real Madrid advance in the competition.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing their appeal.

Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward's two-game ban following his sending off against Valencia last week.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club have been left disappointed by the extent of the suspension handed down to star winger Vinícius Jr.This of course comes after the