Vinicius Junior was suspended during Real Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, thus he will miss the team’s last La Liga match of 2024.
After starting on the bench against Vallecas, Vinicius was brought on in the second half but was given a yellow card for disobedience.
He will miss next weekend’s match against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu due to the compulsory one-match suspension that was triggered by the booking.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the draw with Rayo after falling behind 2-0 at first and then rallying to tie the score.
Despite their best efforts, they were unable to keep a lead over rivals Barcelona in the race for the championship.
Given how crucial Vinicius is to Real Madrid’s offensive, his departure is a serious setback.
Kylian Mbappé’s comeback, nevertheless, might strengthen the team since he should be able to fully heal from his injury in time for the pivotal game.