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.

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.

Despite being sent off against Valencia last Friday, Real Madrid are hoping to have Vinicius Junior available for the Spanish Super Cup. The 24-year-old was eligible to face Deportiva Minera in the

Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid are carefully navigating the fallout from Vinicius Junior's red card during the match against Valencia on Friday evening.

The visuals of Vinicius Jr. being held back by his teammates after being shown a red card against Valencia at Mestalla went viral, but not many delved deeper into what unfolded on the night.On

Vinicius Junior's suspension applies only to La Liga, meaning he takes the field in Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana match with Mallorca.