The incident leading to the red card against Valencia

Vinícius Júnior, the Brazilian player for Real Madrid, was sent off during the match against Valencia. According to the referee César Soto Grado's official report, the red card was issued for "hitting an opponent in the head deliberately, without the ball in play, and using non-negligible force."

The Real Madrid forward was shown a straight red card in the 79th minute after striking goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski, who also received a yellow card. The referee's report stated that Dimitrievski was cautioned for "arguing with an opponent without resorting to insults or threats."

Vinícius's reaction after being sent off

The report also noted that after being expelled, Vinícius Júnior had to be restrained by his teammates as he continued to protest and was escorted to the locker room.

Luka Modric's suspension due to yellow card accumulation

The match brought further challenges for Real Madrid, as Luka Modric received a yellow card in the 87th minute for "making a reckless challenge on an opponent during play." This booking means the Croatian midfielder will miss the next league game due to card accumulation.

With Vinícius Júnior's red card and Luka Modric's absence, Real Madrid faces additional hurdles as they prepare for their upcoming matches in La Liga.