GOLAZONEWSVinicius Junior Suspension Sparks Real Madrid Outcry Ahead of El Clasico
- Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior is suspended for four La Liga matches, including El Clasico, after a red card incident.
- The player expressed frustration with his form and disbelief over the ban, which was announced shortly before a Champions League match.
- Real Madrid and manager José Mourinho strongly criticized La Liga for the timing of the announcement, calling it 'absurd'.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is set to miss four La Liga matches, including the upcoming El Clasico, following a red card incident reportedly involving a hair pull. The Brazilian international has expressed frustration with his current form and promised an improvement in his performance, while also conveying his disbelief regarding the lengthy suspension.
The announcement of Vinicius Junior's ban came just two hours before Real Madrid's Champions League fixture against AS Roma, a match the Spanish giants dramatically won 4-3 thanks to a hat-trick from Endrick. This timing has drawn strong criticism from both the club and manager José Mourinho. Following their victory in Rome, Real Madrid voiced their displeasure with La Liga, asserting that the league's actions were no longer concealed.
Roma's manager, José Mourinho, echoed this sentiment, describing the timing of the suspension announcement as "absurd" and "ridiculous." He used a Portuguese idiom, suggesting that what was once hidden is now clearly visible, a sentiment mirrored by Real Madrid's own declaration that "the cat is no longer hiding." During the same post-match comments, Mourinho also commended Wesley, a former Flamengo lateral, for his strong defensive performance against Vinicius Junior during the Champions League encounter. The controversy surrounding the suspension adds another layer to Real Madrid's ongoing season.