With the Spanish Super Cup on the horizon, Vinícius Júnior received a two-match ban for Real Madrid after he was sent off against Valencia at the weekend.

Vinicius Junior still remains a target for Saudi Arabia, who are looking to make the Real Madrid star their latest marquee signing for the Pro League, although any approach will not come without a fight.

Real Madrid attempted to open contract talks with star forward Vinicius Junior, but were told to wait by his agents, as Saudi Arabia tried to persuadee him into a €1b contract for the coming five

Vinicius Junior was sent off in Real Madrid's recent win over Valencia, and while La Liga handed him a suspension, the Spanish giants have a very good reason to celebrate the decision. Last Friday, Real Madrid secured a crucial victory against Valencia,

Vinícius Júnior will miss Real Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera on Jan. 6, as well the Spanish Super Cup semifinals against Mallorca on Jan. 9. If his suspension is only two matches, then he will be available for the Spanish Super Cup final on Jan. 12, should Real Madrid advance in the competition.

Despite being sent off against Valencia last Friday, Real Madrid are hoping to have Vinicius Junior available for the Spanish Super Cup. The 24-year-old was eligible to face Deportiva Minera in the

Vinicius Junior's suspension applies to La Liga, which means he will be able to play in Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana match with Mallorca.

Real Madrid kick off their Spanish Super Cup title defense against Mallorca in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The visuals of Vinicius Jr. being held back by his teammates after being shown a red card against Valencia at Mestalla went viral, but not many delved deeper into what unfolded on the night.On