Vinicius faces the prospect of missing the clásico

Brazilian Vinicius Junior, star of Real Madrid, faces the possibility of suspension after an incident where he pulled the hair of a Villarreal player during the match between the two teams in the eighth 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.

Disciplinary sanctions for such violations, according to the classification of the case, stipulate a suspension ranging from one match to three matches, which makes Vinicius Junior's situation a point of interest, awaiting the official disciplinary decision regarding the incident.

The importance of the potential punishment increases as Real Madrid are linked with 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.