Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid forward's two-game ban following his sending off against Valencia last week.

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

The Brazil international was banned for two league games after receiving a red card for slapping goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid's victory over Valencia

Vinícius Júnior will be available for Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup campaign after being handed a two-game domestic ban by the RFEF for his red card in the 2-1 win over Valencia last Friday.

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.

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.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing their appeal.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the club have been left disappointed by the extent of the suspension handed down to star winger Vinícius Jr.This of course comes after the