The Appeals Committee has decided to uphold the two-match suspension for Vinícius Júnior. This suspension stems from his expulsion in the match against Valencia at Mestalla, when the player received a direct red card. Real Madrid had appealed the decision, arguing that the Brazilian had acted in reply to a prior provocation by Dimitrievski.
However, the Committee didn't find sufficient grounds to reduce the penalty, highlighting that the applied sanction was already the minimum stipulated.
Real Madrid's Stance
After the rejection of the appeal by the Appeals Committee, Real Madrid finds itself in a delicate situation. The club had already submitted allegations to the Competition Committee, but it was also dismissed.
The next option available to the club is to appeal to the Administrative Sporting Court (TAD in Spanish) within 15 days. If Real Madrid ultimately decides not to file further appeals, Vinícius Júnior will miss the next two league matches against Las Palmas and Valladolid.
Vinícius Júnior's Urgent Call to Florentino Pérez
As a result of these events, tensions within the Real Madrid locker room seem to have increased. According to various media outlets, Vinícius Júnior has made an urgent call to club president Florentino Pérez to express his dissatisfaction with the situation.
The sanction imposed on Vinícius Júnior not only affects his participation in the matches but also has an emotional impact on the player. The forward has been the subject of criticism and numerous provocations throughout the season and this episode has only increased the pressure on him. Additionally, his reaction during the match against Valencia has been interpreted in various ways, causing significant controversy over his behavior on the field.
The TAD Option and Vinícius's Future
Now, Vinícius Júnior's immediate future will depend on the decision Real Madrid makes in the coming days. If the club decides to appeal to the TAD, there could be a change in the sanction, although the outlook is unclear.
If the decision isn't modified, the Brazilian will miss two key matches for Real Madrid in their fight for the league. The situation highlights the player's emotional fragility, who has faced multiple controversies since his arrival at the club.