Vinicius Jr could line up for Real Madrid against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night after his controversial red card against Valencia was rescinded.The Brazilian was targeted with racist insults during a 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday and was later shown a red card for his part in an on-pitch brawl.Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidentsHe was even punished with a two or three-match ban for the red card. However, Spain’s competition committee – a body formed by one member from La Liga, one from the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) and one from RFEF (Spanish FA) – have found that on-field referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea was not shown replays of all the incidents leading up to Vinicius Jr’s reaction when taking advice from the VAR.The decision to rescind Vinicius Jr’s red card was announced on Tuesday evening.La Liga strongly replies to Vinicius’ accusations of racismA statement read:”This Committee considers it to be established that the referee’s assessment was determined by the omission of the entirety of the play that took place.”Indeed, the fact that he was deprived of a decisive part of the facts led him to adopt an arbitrary decision. And this is because it was impossible for him to properly assess what happened, because in the procedure necessary for the adoption of such a decision there was the omission of an essential step for it to have been legitimately and legally adopted.”Rage Against Racism: Vinicius gets sent off in a loss to Valencia, as home fans abuse Real Madrid forwardAt the same time, Valencia have been hit with a partial stadium closure for five matches in the aftermath of the racist abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr by a section of their support.”The Competition Committee has sanctioned Valencia CF with the partial closure of the Mestalla stadium for five matches, more specifically of the south stand Mario Kempes, following the events which took place during the Primera Division National League Championship match between the home team and Real Madrid CF.”It is considered proven that, as reflected by the referee in his report, there were racist shouts at Vinicius, a Real Madrid CF player, during the aforementioned match, disrupting the normal course of the match and considering the offences to be very serious. In addition, a financial penalty of 45,000 euros was imposed on Valencia.”An appeal may be lodged with the Appeals Committee within 10 working days.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7277185##The club later confirmed they intend to appeal describing the decision as “unfair and disproportionate”.”This sanction is based on evidence that the club has not been able to see and has been made without giving us a hearing,” they said in a statement.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 36Wednesday 20.30: (4.00) Elche (3.50) Sevilla (1.92)20.30: (1.50) Real Madrid (4.50) Rayo Vallecano (7.25)20.30: (1.50) Villareal (4.50) Cadiz (7.25)23.00: (2.30) Betis (3.20) Getafe (3.60)23.00: (3.60) Espanyol (3.50) Atl.Madrid (2.15)Thursday 20.30: (3.30) Mallorca (3.15) Valencia (2.45)22.30: (3.05) Osasuna (3.35) Ath.Bilbao (2.50)***odds are subject to change***
