Is Vinicius Jr eligible to play for Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig in UEFA Champions League 2026-27?
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Vinicius hasn’t scored a goal in the UCL this season.
Real Madrid are all set to host RB Leipzig for their third league phase outing of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign. This will be an entertaining clash, which is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
The Jose Mourinho-led side are on a two-match winning run in their current UCL campaign. They first took down Inter Milan and then came out on top to secure a 4-3 victory against AS Roma. Real Madrid were down against the Wolves, but made an astonishing comeback to secure three crucial points. They will now be looking to extend their winning run.
The Merengues came up with a strong show against Sevilla in their LaLiga outing. They will be looking to bring a similar sort of performance in their upcoming Champions League outing, but Los Blancos must not take their opponents lightly.
The LaLiga giants are going to enjoy a massive advantage at home. One of their top stars, Vinicius Junior, was shown a red card during the Spanish league game against Villarreal. Is he eligible to play for Real Madrid in their upcoming UCL outing?
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Will Vinicius Junior play against RB Leipzig?
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Although the Brazilian forward was shown a red card during the LaLiga match against Villarreal, he is eligible to feature in Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League 2026–27 clash against RB Leipzig.
However, Vini Jr. is suspended in the domestic Spanish competitions. His ban stands for four games. He initially received a two-match ban for violent conduct, but will miss out on two additional games for an aggressive protest toward the referee. This means he is also not going to be a part of the upcoming El Clasico.
Vinicius Junior has not performed up to his standards since the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign and might even have to fight for a starting spot under Jose Mourinho.
Will Vinicius Jr play against RB Leipzig in the Champions League?
Yes, Vinicius is eligible to play for Real Madrid against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 despite his domestic suspension.
Why is Vinicius Jr suspended for Real Madrid?
Vinicius received a four-match domestic suspension following a red card for violent conduct and an aggressive protest towards the referee.
When did Vinicius Jr join Real Madrid?
Vini Jr joined Real Madrid in 2018 after moving from Brazilian club Flamengo.
Where will Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig be played?
The match will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on October 21, 2026 (12:30 AM IST on October 22 in India).
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