Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti criticized his winger Vinicius Jr.'s suspension ahead of a Spanish Super Cup semifinal tie against RCD Mallorca.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is available to play in the Spanish Super Cup, despite his recent two-match suspension, and on Wednesday manager Carlo Ancelotti continued to defend his player despite the club losing their appeal.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team's 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, the Spanish FA (RFEF) confirmed on Tuesday.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has received suspension decision news after being sent off against Valencia last weekend.

Following his red card against Valencia, there has been a question mark over Vini’s availability against Mallorca, and possibly Athletic Club or Barcelona.

Despite being sent off against Valencia last Friday, Real Madrid are hoping to have Vinicius Junior available for the Spanish Super Cup. The 24-year-old was eligible to face Deportiva Minera in the

Real Madrid training at the Valdebebas Sports City this Tuesday in preparation for the semi-final match of the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has named the squad to face Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. The Spanish Super Cup last-4 will be played at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday by 8:00pm CET.