Madrid face Mallorca in the semifinals and could play Athletic Club or Barcelona in the final, with a question mark over Vini’s availability.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was filmed telling teammate Kylian Mbappe that Valencia would 's**t themselves' in the second half of their dramatic 2-1 win las

Real Madrid are hopeful Vinicius Jr will avoid suspension after the club appealed his straight red card during their 2-1 comeback win over Valencia last week, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius Jr. and agreed that it is "difficult to be" the Brazilian in reaction to a red card he received at Valencia.

Real Madrid will be without Vinícius Júnior moving forward after the winger received a straight red card against Valencia.

Vinícius Júnior apologised after being sent off in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Valencia on Friday in the first LaLiga game of 2025.

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.

The Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. received a straight red card during Real Madrid's game against Valencia, but he will play in the upcoming Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says it is "difficult" being Vinicius Jr after the winger was sent off during his side's win against Valencia in La Liga, and hopes the Brazilian will not be banned.