Real Madrid will be without Vinícius Júnior for their final match of 2024 against Sevilla.
Despite a turbulent first half of the 2024–25 La Liga season, Real Madrid could go into the holiday break with 40 points and a game in hand as long as they secure a victory against Sevilla. The match comes just four days after Los Blancos lifted the FIFA Intercontinental Cup thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior.
Both Mbappé and Rodrygo will have added pressure to produce a similar performance at the weekend since Vinícius Júnior will not represent Real Madrid in the La Liga clash. The Brazilian is serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Vinícius Júnior received his fifth yellow card of the La Liga season in Real Madrid’s 3–3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Dec. 14. The 24-year-old was booked for dissent in the 74th minute after arguing with referee Martínez Munuera.