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

Karim Benzema paid his former club a visit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Ballon d'Or winner was all smiles as he reunited with Carlo Ancelotti, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois and more. He also greeted the next generation of Real Madrid players, including Jude Bellingham and Endrick.

Real Madrid could face a tough few weeks without their star player, Vinicius Junior, after his red card during Friday night's intense clash against Valencia. The Brazilian forward was sent off in the final moments of the 2-1 victory at Mestalla following a heated altercation with Valencia’s goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski.

Real Madrid have claimed that racial abuse provoked the reaction of Vinicius Junior that led to his red card against Valencia.  Los Blancos have appealed his suspension, and cited discrimination as

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.