STATUS: OFFICIAL — OCTOBER 15, 2026, 10:09\n\nVinícius Júnior will miss the first El Clásico of the season. The Spanish Football Federation disciplinary committee has handed the Real Madrid forward a four-match suspension following the incident in the 1-0 win over Villarreal.\n\nHOW THE BAN IS SPLIT\n\nAccording to the disciplinary report cited by Reuters, two matches relate to Vinícius pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in an incident judged to have occurred away from the ball. A further two matches were added for his protests after the referee's decision.\n\nTHE FOUR MATCHES HE MISSES\n\nThe sanction applies to LaLiga and rules the Brazil international out against Sevilla on October 18, Barcelona on October 25, Racing Santander on November 1 and Valencia on November 7. He will therefore be unavailable for the trip to Camp Nou.\n\nReuters reports that Vinícius apologised to his team-mates and Real Madrid supporters after the incident. The disciplinary decision does not bar him from Champions League fixtures; this article does not claim that the club has waived any possible right of appeal.\n\nSOURCE — Reuters, October 14, 2026: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/real-madrids-vinicius-miss-clasico-after-four-game-suspension-2026-10-14/