The Spanish Football Federation's appeal committee has upheld a two-match ban for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior..

The Brazilian was suspended after receiving a straight red card in the 12th round of La Liga match against Valencia for pushing the opponent's goalkeeper in the head. The Madrid club tried to appeal this decision, claiming that there was provocation on the part of the goalkeeper, but the appeal was rejected, reports Marca.

“The Appeal Committee concluded that the sanction applied by the Disciplinary Committee in the form of a two-match disqualification is fully consistent with the law.

The possible presence of provocation, although it may be considered a mitigating circumstance, does not justify an additional reduction in the sanction, since the most favorable criterion for the offender has already been applied and the minimum prescribed sanction has been imposed,"

The Brazilian winger will be forced to miss two Spanish league matches against Las Palmas (January 19) and Valladolid (January 25).

This season, Vinicius has played 24 matches for Real in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and ten assists..

Earlier it was reported that Vinicius wants to acquire a club from the lower division of a European country.

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