Vinicius Suspended for Two La Liga Matches After Pushing Valencia Goalkeeper

Real Madrid’s forward Vinicius Junior has been handed a two-match suspension in Spain’s La Liga, according to reports. The 24-year-old Brazilian was sent off during a rescheduled 12th round match against Valencia on January 3rd, which Real Madrid won 2-1.

The incident occurred when Vinicius pushed Valencia’s goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski. As a result of this suspension, the striker will miss upcoming fixtures against Las Palmas on January 19th and Valladolid on January 25th. However, he will be eligible to play in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Mallorca on January 9th.

In addition to the suspension, Real Madrid has been fined 700,000 euros for the incident, while Vinicius himself faces a personal fine of 600 euros. This disciplinary action highlights the importance of maintaining sportsmanship on the field, even in high-pressure situations.