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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Vinicius shoved Dimitrievski after being provoked</li><li>The Brazilian forward was sent off for his actions</li><li>Yet he could still be available in the Copa del Rey</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Revealed: Why Vinicius Jr can play in Real Madrid's next match despite red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper while Brazil hero may avoid three-match ban

<p>The red card came after a heated altercation in which the Brazilian winger <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-sent-off-shoving-valencia-goalkeeper-stole-dimitrievski-luka-modric-jude-bellingham/bltb39f331a83f9c456" target="_blank">shoved Valencia goalkeeper Dimitrievski in the head</a>, leaving his team with 10 men while trailing 1-0. However, Luka Modric’s equaliser and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-valencia-jude-bellingham-vinicius-jr/bltc376e85c7785b7b3" target="_blank">Jude Bellingham’s dramatic 95th-minute winner ensured the team walked away with all three points</a> from Mestalla on Friday evening.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/real-madrid/20250104/1002380665/vinicius-jugar-lunes-copa.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a><em>, </em>the timing of the committee meeting to deliberate on Vinicius’ punishment is the key factor which would decide his participation in the Copa del Rey clash against Deportiva Minera on Monday. It has been reported that the body might convene on Tuesday allowing the player to remain eligible for Monday’s match. Until the disciplinary body rules on the incident, Vinícius remains free to play.</p><p>Clubs are granted until 2:00 p.m. on the second business day following the match to submit their appeals. Since the match occurred on Friday and the following Monday marks the Epiphany holiday, Real Madrid have more time to state their case.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2025/01/04/real-madrid-indignado-soto-grado-recurrira-expulsion-vinicius-jugara-supercopa.html" target="_blank"><em>Marca</em></a> reports that Real Madrid hopes to limit Vinicius' suspension to two matches, covering La Liga fixtures against Las Palmas and Valladolid. However, the Brazilian risks a potential four-game ban, which could include the Supercopa de Espana if the punishment is severe.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Following the heated altercation at Mestalla, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-message-red-card-shoving-valencia-real-madrid/blt4f700dfa6b9c8f95" target="_blank">Vinicius took to social media</a> to apologise for his actions, acknowledging the importance of maintaining composure in high-pressure moments. The 24-year-old has been a standout performer for Real Madrid this season, contributing eight goals and seven assists in La Liga and his presence in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup will be crucial for his team's silverware ambitions.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?

Revealed: Why Vinicius Jr can play in Real Madrid's next match despite red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper while Brazil hero may avoid three-match ban | Goal.com Kenya

Vinicius Jr. can still play in Real Madrid&apos;s next match in the Copa del Rey despite seeing red for shoving Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Revealed: Why Vinicius Jr can play in Real Madrid&apos;s next match despite red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper while Brazil hero may avoid three-match ban