LIVE & Confirmed: Why Vini Jr Isnʼt Playing for Real Madrid in Tonightʼs Clash Against Brest

Real Madrid fans are facing an unexpected absence as Vinícius Júnior is sidelined for their crucial Champions League match against Brest. While Madrid are hoping to secure a spot in the Champions League round of 16, they’ll have to do so without one of their key attacking threats.

Why Is Vinícius Júnior Not Playing?

The Brazilian winger is missing the match due to suspension. He picked up his third yellow card of the group stage against RB Salzburg, which triggered a one-match ban. As a result, he’ll be forced to watch from the sidelines as his teammates battle it out for an essential victory.

A Season of Suspensions

Unfortunately for Vinícius, suspensions have been a recurring issue this season. He previously served a one-game suspension in La Liga due to yellow card accumulation and also missed two La Liga matches after a straight red card against Valencia. This means he’s now missed three of Real Madrid’s last four games across all competitions.

The Challenge Without Vinícius

While losing Vinícius for such a pivotal match is a blow, Real Madrid has shown that they can still get the job done in his absence. In their last two games, they scored a combined seven goals, with Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham stepping up to deliver the goods.

With the pressure on to win by a significant margin to improve their goal difference, Real Madrid will need to rely on the firepower of their other attacking stars to secure a much-needed victory.