The four-game ban stems from a combination of penalties: a two-game suspension for violent conduct committed away from the ball during a stoppage, and an additional two-game suspension for showing dissent toward match officials. This disciplinary action, confirmed by the Spanish Football Federation, immediately sidelines the attacker for Real Madrid's upcoming domestic schedule.
This absence arrives at a difficult moment for Real Madrid as the team navigates a stretch of high-stakes fixtures. Beyond the October 25th clash against Barcelona, Vinicius will be forced to sit out matches against Sevilla, Racing Santander, and Valencia. His return to domestic play is currently scheduled for November 22nd, when Los Blancos face Celta Vigo.
Meanwhile, the club continues its Champions League campaign where Kylian Mbappé approaches a major milestone. Mbappé is set to make his 100th appearance in the tournament, carrying a tally of 71 goals across his career. His scoring record, which averages 0.71 goals per game, places him fifth on the competition's all-time top scorer list, level with Raúl. Mbappé recently added to his totals by scoring against Inter de Milán following a pass from Brahim.