Real Madrid will be without Vinicius Junior for Sunday's El Clasico at Spotify Camp Nou, with the Brazilian sidelined on Matchday 10 of the La Liga campaign.

Real Madrid host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 9 of the 2026–27 La Liga season. However, manager Jose Mourinho will be without Vinicius Junior.

With the forward facing criticism over his performances and a four-match La Liga suspension, Mourinho’s comments have raised fresh questions about the personal cost of remaining at one of soccer's biggest clubs.

The decisive turning point in Real Madrid's 4–3 comeback win over AS Roma occurred in the 58th minute at the Stadio Olimpico, when manager Jose Mourinho substituted Vinicius Junior and brought on 20-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick.

The Spanish Football Federation's (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee has officially handed Vinicius Junior a four-match domestic suspension, and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes the timing of the announcement was off.

The decision represents a significant setback for Jose Mourinho’s side, which must navigate a demanding run of domestic fixtures without one of its most important attacking players.

Vinicius Jr. faces a serious domestic suspension following his straight red card in Real Madrid's 1–0 win over Villarreal. Details from the official referee report indicate that his sanction will likely extend to El Clasico against Barcelona.

Vinícius Júnior apologized on Instagram to his teammates and Real Madrid fans after being sent off against Villarreal, a red card that could keep him out of El Clásico.

Vinícius Júnior had a goal ruled out and was sent off after a VAR review showed he pulled an opponent’s hair at the start of the move, in Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal.

Vinicius Junior is going through one of the most difficult stretches of his career, and the numbers are now starting to reflect it. Between a slow start to the season at Real Madrid and a quiet international break with Brazil, the forward has seen the criticism around his performances grow on both fronts, and Transfermarkt's […]

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has publicly reaffirmed his complete trust in Vinícius Júnior following the Seleção's 4–2 victory over Australia, emphasizing that the star winger remains central to his national team project.

What happens during the international break could provide an intriguing glimpse into a tactical question that has continued to follow Mbappe and Vinicius at club level.

Vinicius Junior endured a difficult outing against Atletico Madrid on Matchday 7 of the 2026–27 LaLiga season, extending his scoreless streak at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Real Madrid have endured a slow start to the 2026–27 season, with Vinicius Junior struggling to showcase his full potential across all competitions.

While struggling to find his best form in the UEFA Champions League debut, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho asked for "respect" for Vinicius Junior after being booed.