La Liga Daily Report - 2026-10-14: Vinicius handed four-match ban and will miss El Clásico

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was handed a four-match suspension on Wednesday, ruling him out of the La Liga meeting with Barcelona on October 25. The Brazilian was dismissed during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal after VAR showed him pulling defender Nathan Saliba’s hair during the build-up to a disallowed goal. The disciplinary committee imposed two matches for violent conduct and two more for his protests after the red card. Vinicius is also set to miss league fixtures against Sevilla, Racing Santander and Valencia, leaving Real Madrid without one of their most influential attackers during a demanding domestic run.

Real Madrid were reportedly preparing to appeal the decision, according to Citi Sports Online, while José Mourinho criticised the timing of its announcement before the club’s Champions League match against Roma. “Real Madrid is a Spanish club, so why publish it now?” Mourinho said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano and cited by The Sun Nigeria and Punch Newspapers. Real Madrid’s official channel also launched a furious response, with one presenter reportedly declaring: “This is war.” The suspension has therefore become both a team-selection problem and another flashpoint in the club’s dispute with Spanish football authorities.

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Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul on Tuesday to make it 10 wins from 10 matches under Hansi Flick this season. The hosts took an early lead, but Barcelona recovered to record another convincing victory, extending their perfect run across La Liga and the Champions League. Lamine Yamal was named man of the match and supplied two assists, including one after a rabona skill, while Barcelona continued to score freely despite the absence of injured top scorer Raphinha. The result maintained the champions’ outstanding start and reinforced their position among Europe’s leading early-season contenders.

Yamal said a treble was possible after the match, telling CBS Sports: “We are Barcelona, and we are the best team in the world.” Former Barcelona defender Abelardo Fernandez offered a more cautious assessment, arguing that the side still needed a top-level centre-back to handle the individual battles involved in winning the Champions League. His warning comes before Barcelona’s visit to Paris Saint-Germain on October 20, following a La Liga fixture against Real Betis on October 17. Barcelona’s next tests will show whether their attacking momentum can withstand stronger opposition and expose the defensive concern Abelardo identified.

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Sevilla drew 3-3 with Levante on Monday after conceding three stoppage-time goals in a remarkable finish. Robbie Ure put the visitors ahead after 13 minutes, and his header helped create Félix Correia’s second shortly after half-time. Levante responded through Iván Romero and Adrián de la Fuente, who equalised in the 92nd minute, before Isaac Romero restored Sevilla’s lead in the sixth added minute. Romero was then sent off for excessive celebration, and Ifeanyi Ndukwe levelled again with the clock beyond 100 minutes. Sevilla remained fifth despite surrendering a match they had twice led by two goals.

The draw extended Sevilla’s encouraging start but highlighted how quickly control disappeared in the closing stages. Ure scored his first goal for the club and also played a part in the second, giving Sevilla a productive attacking platform before Levante’s late rally. For Levante, the point carried greater significance as Ndukwe’s equaliser lifted them out of the relegation zone. The result left both sides with contrasting feelings: Sevilla had to regret the defensive collapse and Romero’s dismissal, while the hosts gained momentum from a comeback that appeared unlikely deep into added time.

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Getafe are reportedly exploring a move for former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, according to Goal.com. The 26-year-old became a free agent after the formal end of his time at Old Trafford, and the La Liga club are considering him as a high-profile addition to their attacking options. DAZN, as reported by Mundo Deportivo and cited by Goal.com, identified Getafe as a primary suitor. Manager José Bordalás is reportedly an admirer of Sancho’s technical qualities and believes the winger could recover the form that once made him one of the most expensive players in football.

A move would give Getafe an opportunity to add proven top-level experience without a conventional transfer fee, although the club are reportedly examining a structure that would protect their long-term finances. Sancho’s possible arrival would also represent an ambitious statement from a side seeking additional attacking quality for the second half of the campaign. The report indicates that Getafe are interested rather than that an agreement has been reached, so the next stage would be negotiations over personal terms and the financial shape of any deal.

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LaLiga and Mondelēz International extended their partnership for another season on Wednesday, adding Milka activations in Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary. The agreement gives the chocolate brand rights to use LaLiga branding in marketing materials across the three markets, alongside fan-focused activities designed to broaden the competition’s reach. Mondelēz already holds a domestic partnership covering the 2026-27 campaign and also has an agreement in Poland. The latest expansion takes the commercial relationship further into Central Europe, where LaLiga is seeking to develop new audiences beyond its established markets.

LaLiga director general for business Jorge de la Vega said the expansion reflected the strength of the relationship and described the three countries as important markets for growth. The deal is aimed at connecting the competition with supporters through branded experiences rather than simply adding another logo to club or league assets. For LaLiga, the agreement forms part of a wider international commercial strategy that uses club football’s popularity to build recognition in specific territories. Milka’s presence across the region gives the league an additional consumer-facing platform during the current campaign.

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