After suspension, Champions League struggles, Real Madrid face Vinicius Jr. reckoning as El Clasico approaches

Key points

• Vinicius Jr. has been suspended for four La Liga matches after being sent off against Villarreal for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba. The ban means he will miss El Clasico against Barcelona on October 25 at the Camp Nou.
• He will be available for Champions League games against RB Leipzig and AEK Athens. In the 4-3 Champions League win at Roma, Vinicius was substituted after 59 minutes, having made little impact.
• His place in the starting line-up now looks uncertain, with Yan Diomande and Endrick potential replacements.