Vinicius Junior's Four-Match Suspension Upheld as Real Madrid Appeal Fails

Spain's football federation appeals committee has upheld Vinicius Junior's four-match ban, rejecting Real Madrid's request to cancel or reduce the suspension.

• The appeals committee rejected Real Madrid's appeal, confirming the Brazilian will miss four La Liga matches following his red card against Villarreal.
• The ban covers two matches for violent conduct outside play and two for protesting referee Díaz de Mera.
• Real Madrid intends to escalate the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
• Vinicius apologized to teammates and fans on social media for leaving his team to play with ten men.