Vinicius' sending-off vs. Valencia was a fairly unremarkable moment -- and just his second career red card -- but the manner in which it was covered must be scrutinized.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius Junior's two-match ban after being sent off against Valencia in La Liga is unfair.La Liga reported a chant of "stupid, stupid," by Valencia fans against Vinicius to the Spanish football federation's anti-violence committee on Wednesday.

The Brazil international was banned for two league games after receiving a red card for slapping goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid's victory over Valencia

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was filmed telling teammate Kylian Mbappe that Valencia would 's**t themselves' in the second half of their dramatic 2-1 win las

Real Madrid are hopeful Vinicius Jr will avoid suspension after the club appealed his straight red card during their 2-1 comeback win over Valencia last week, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius Jr. and agreed that it is "difficult to be" the Brazilian in reaction to a red card he received at Valencia.

The visuals of Vinicius Jr. being held back by his teammates after being shown a red card against Valencia at Mestalla went viral, but not many delved deeper into what unfolded on the night.On

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Vinicius Junior was sent off in Real Madrid's recent win over Valencia, and while La Liga handed him a suspension, the Spanish giants have a very good reason to celebrate the decision. Last Friday, Real Madrid secured a crucial victory against Valencia,

Real Madrid have claimed that racial abuse provoked the reaction of Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia.  Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, and cited discrimination as