Vinícius faces the prospect of missing the clásico

Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior is facing a lengthy suspension after his red card in Real Madrid's match against Villarreal in the 8th round of LaLiga.

According to Article 130 of the Spanish Football Federation's disciplinary regulations, a player pulling an opponent's hair while competing for the ball or during active play may be classified as violent conduct or assault, which could warrant disciplinary sanctions.

The usual penalties for such violations, according to the disciplinary classification of the case, range from a suspension of one match to three matches, which makes Vinícius's situation a point of interest as he awaits the official disciplinary decision regarding the incident.

The importance of the potential punishment increases with Real Madrid linked to two upcoming matches in LaLiga; they will face Getafe on October 18 in the ninth round, before clashing with their rivals FC Barcelona in the El Clásico on October 25.

The length of the suspension imposed on the Brazilian star will determine his ability to participate in the upcoming matches, especially the clash against FC Barcelona, which is crucial in the title race.