Real Madrids preparation for their ruling Champions League the group stage match against Stade Brest has been overshadowed by the absence of one of their star players, Vinicius. The Brazilian forward will be unavailable for the high-stakes game, and the reason for his suspension is as unusual as it is frustrating for the club.
Vinicius’ suspension stems from a yellow card he received in Real Madrid’s recent 5-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League. The warning was issued by Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg, who judged the forward guilty of simulation following an incident in Salzburg’s penalty area.
The incident occurred when Vinícius attempted to navigate past Salzburg defender Mads Bidstrup, resulting in contact and the Brazilian going to the ground while appealing for a penalty. However, the judge deemed it a dive and issued a yellow card.
This booking, Vinícius’ third of the competition, triggered an automatic one-game ban under UEFA rules. His previous yellow cards came during matches against AC Milanfor gesticulating at the referee, and Borussia Dortmundeven for alleged simulation.
Big blow for Real Madrid
The 24-year-old’s suspension comes at a crucial time for Real Madrid. The clash with Stade Brest marks the end of the Champions League phase. Although Los Blancos have already secured their place in the top 24 and won the final. Although Los Blancos are already in the top 24, they still need to win the final game of the league phase to lock in their place and gain a better draw.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti will need to adjust his tactics to compensate for the absence of the dynamic winger, who has been a key contributor to the team’s European campaign.
Domestic shutdown adds to misery
Vinícius’ problem are not limited to the Champions League. The Brazilian is also serving a domestic ban after receiving a red card in a La Liga game against Valencia. The incident, which involved a confrontation with Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski, led to a two-match ban.
The suspension saw the Brazilian star miss Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas, and he will also sit out their upcoming league game against Real Valladolid.
He will not return to action until February 1, when the La Liga giants face Espanyol in La Liga. This long absence could disrupt the team’s rhythm as they juggle domestic and European commitments.
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