Real Madrid are hopeful Vinicius Junior will avoid a suspension after being sent off in their 2-1 comeback win over Valencia, head coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday.
At a pre-match press conference, Ancelotti confirmed Vinicius is travelling to Cartagena for Monday's Copa del Rey match against fourth-tier Deportiva Minera.
The Brazilian winger was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Friday's game in LaLiga, but Ancelotti is confident he will escape even the minimum two-game suspension.
"It wasn't a red, it was a yellow, and that's why we hope he will not face any suspension," Ancelotti told reporters.
Ancelotti added that Vinicius is under immense mental stress due to being subjected to racist abuse on several occasions while playing in Spain.
"It's difficult being in his shoes. It's not easy to endure everything he goes through, including the insults," Ancelotti said.
"It's not simple, but he's trying to improve. He's upset about it and has apologised; we need to look ahead.
"We hope he won't face a suspension. The only two who are not travelling are Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger. The rest are all travelling."
Ancelotti added that he had no issue with the new Copa del Rey regulations that mandate LaLiga clubs start with at least seven players from their first-team squad.
"We have to respect it, and I have no problem with this rule. I want to give minutes to those who have played less," he added.
Meanwhile, Madrid have missed three of their last four penalties, including two from Kylian Mbappe and Ancelotti is working to improve their performance from the spot.
"It's a technical aspect that's very difficult to manage. There are good penalty takers, but what changes is the atmosphere in the stadiums," the Italian added.
"I want to clarify the matter for us as well. I will clarify it before the match... it could be Vinicius, Mbappe, Jude [Bellingham], Arda Guler. We'll see how I feel."
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ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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A fool at your age is a fool forever coz how tf you think this way broo you’re a disgrace to Madrid just change teams and continue hating on him but you on the same team and hating on a player who’s trying his best to make sure the team do well Bruvh you’re fucked
They never love the club neither love the players. So as long they win their bets. Whenever the team lost a match, you'll see them coming out with shameless comments everywhere. So disgusting
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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A fool at your age is a fool forever coz how tf you think this way broo you’re a disgrace to Madrid just change teams and continue hating on him but you on the same team and hating on a player who’s trying his best to make sure the team do well Bruvh you’re fucked
Idiots Madrid fans are here on this app. They are so irritating, so selfish, so greedy and lots of them are gamblers. From their utterances, you'll be able to detect they are real gamblers
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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busy defending this kid while he is reapting this ,better tell him the truth to save his career...his attitude is so bad when comes to sport..
How about yours ? Have you checked yourself properly before coming out here to say trash about others ?
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Just observing you fools shouting he should be suspended when you guys ain’t blind and I guess you all watched the match where the goalkeeper first harassed him but you not gonna talk about it since you’re all racist fools check the match against Mallorca then he was kicked so many times and nothing came out it not even a yellow and you all talking like y’all can take the shit he’s going through motherfucking fools
Whoever against Vini are nothing but are all idiots. they are all hypocritical goat that easily talk trash about others yet, they prefer to hide their shitty ugly behaviour in the Cupboard.
Sidbcdruz
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that player need more band
Go get yourself checked you’re sick upstairs
Sidbcdruz
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
A fool at your age is a fool forever coz how tf you think this way broo you’re a disgrace to Madrid just change teams and continue hating on him but you on the same team and hating on a player who’s trying his best to make sure the team do well Bruvh you’re fucked
Sidbcdruz
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Say what is in your mind, but don't insult. I'm Madrid fan, vinicus should been give more than 4 matches suspension. Ancelotti is the reason why this guy continue to exibit this attitude, is very bad always vinicus, challenging referees, complaining allover the pitch, insulting players, unacceptable behaviour. Always project the club with bad images. In my opinion, this guy should been sold before he destroyed the club,and if Ancelotti want he can follow him and supporting him.
You deserve been insulted coz a fool thinks like you do and I don’t blame you tho I guess that’s how far you can make use of your intellect bullshit
Sidbcdruz
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Just observing you fools shouting he should be suspended when you guys ain’t blind and I guess you all watched the match where the goalkeeper first harassed him but you not gonna talk about it since you’re all racist fools check the match against Mallorca then he was kicked so many times and nothing came out it not even a yellow and you all talking like y’all can take the shit he’s going through motherfucking fools
kadabmrsty
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is not only black he playing at Spanish la Liga is the way he behave to the fans all ground he go he like to argue with fans that's why he get problem and beside that's is temper guy for small think if vin he got valverde attitude he will be the best of the best but he look like is not the last one in Valencia just wait after 4 match he will reapet again. and again
Liyacdiny
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Say what is in your mind, but don't insult. I'm Madrid fan, vinicus should been give more than 4 matches suspension. Ancelotti is the reason why this guy continue to exibit this attitude, is very bad always vinicus, challenging referees, complaining allover the pitch, insulting players, unacceptable behaviour. Always project the club with bad images. In my opinion, this guy should been sold before he destroyed the club,and if Ancelotti want he can follow him and supporting him.
NazmulKhan7452
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💪💪😡😡
payceotuz
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This is mind game from Anceloti, if Vinicius has mental problem he should not be on the field. He deserves maximum 4 games banned for being aggressive towards another player and another 2 games banned for trying to attack the referee. But this may not happen because it’s Real Madrid.
fomabeksy
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that player need more band
Vinicius hater. You need to say true . The goalkeeper is provoked him first . Shame are you!
fomabeksy
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
Welcome Vinicius hater. Shame are you. The goalkeeper is provoked him first .
fomabeksy
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busy defending this kid while he is reapting this ,better tell him the truth to save his career...his attitude is so bad when comes to sport..
You are a Vinicius hater 😳
Yecdlmpuz
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busy defending this kid while he is reapting this ,better tell him the truth to save his career...his attitude is so bad when comes to sport..
Nisekoptuy
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its Madrid, what do you expect? they control the league officials.
so if Madrid control the league, are you expecting vini to be suspended? did you saw what the keeper did before? is vini not human being?
Wabaknstz
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That player needs more bads it's true
talk2raul
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its Madrid, what do you expect? they control the league officials.
you are wrong, Madrid control the whole world (FIFA/UEFA) simply because they are above all.
Ketadknyz
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its Madrid, what do you expect? they control the league officials.
matbcimoyz
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
shut the f**k up
Vooackmnuz
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
You are also stupid biased fan. you didn't see the action of goalkeeper and he was not penalised.
Zazaclmps
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
is't person or something like 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Jooikmnps
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stupid he need 4 games suspension ,u do not see how he did to a goalkeeper,and push a person,u a stupid and idiot with your players,who u want him to be saved nt to be suspended .
Baabekoruy
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that player need more band