Ancelotti calls up Vinicius for the Cup: The Competition Committee 'forgets' about his suspension

Carlo Ancelotti included Vinicius Jr. in the squad for the match on Monday against Deportiva Minera, taking advantage of the delay from the Competition Committee to confirm the punishment that the Brazilian will serve after his expulsion in Valencia. Initially, the '7' could face two, three, four, or more matches of suspension for his altercation with Stole Dimitrievski, which ended with the Macedonian goalkeeper lying on the grass and the forward once again sent off at Mestalla.

In the press conference before the Copa del Rey match, 'Carletto' defended 'Vini' again, stating that "it was not a red card, it was a yellow, and that is why we hope he won't get any matches". It is difficult to be him if I put myself in his shoes. It is hard to endure everything that happens and the insults. It is not so simple, but he is trying to improve," argued the Italian coach. As long as his suspension is not confirmed, the winger can play this Monday, as he was sent off in a league match.

Iturralde González, incredulous about the delay in Vinicius's suspension

Regarding this, former Spanish referee Eduardo Iturralde González expressed incredulity at the Competition Committee's stance on the controversy involving the '7' Madrid player. "It is inconceivable that they do not meet, because this is not ordinary justice. In a sport, with all its particularities. Here we are Saturdays, Sundays... They should meet today or tomorrow and tell Madrid how many matches of suspension there are".

He also added: "It cannot be that he plays tomorrow (in the Cup), and they impose the suspension the next day... or they do not impose it. NO!", commented the former referee on the program 'Carrusel Deportivo' of the 'SER' network. Although Madrid will appeal the expulsion, the 'merengue' board believes that the Brazilian will receive, at most, two match suspensions in LaLiga, as the match report from César Soto Grado suggests that there was no aggression without the ball in play. A greater punishment would prevent the forward from playing in the Supercopa de España this week.