LaLiga: Vinicius’ two-game ban not fair – Barcelona star

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The “lenient” two-match suspension given to Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Jr. has infuriated Barcelona center-back Inigo Martinez.

Martinez feels that after being sent off against Valencia, the Brazilian should have received a more severe penalty.

During their 2-1 victory over Los Ches on January 3, Vinicius was sent off in the 79th minute for slapping goalie Stole Dimitrievski on the head.

Because of his on-field antics, Vinicius Jr. has frequently been embroiled in controversy despite his extraordinary talent.

Following reports, Referee Cesar Soto Grado reported after the match that Vinicius was sent off for “hitting an opponent on the head deliberately, without the ball in play, and using non-negligible force.”

Noting that Dimitrievski was also issued a yellow card for “arguing with an opponent without resorting to insults or threats.”

Vinicius’ original ban, which many expected to be between four and twelve games, was ultimately reduced to just two matches.

Mundo Deportivo quoted Barcelona star Martinez as being critical of the reduced punishment.

“I don’t think it’s fair either. There was a sanction a few years ago where I was given four games for much less, and the issue wasn’t even discussed, while others are given much lighter penalties,” he said.

“These are decisions made by others and are not in our hands.”

Martinez, who joined Barcelona in July 2023, is likely referring to an incident during his time at Athletic Club (2018-2024).

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