Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has red card rescinded - Spanish Football Federation

The Brazilian winger was sent off in stoppage time by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has red card rescinded - Spanish Football Federation

RED RESCINDED: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, left, confronts Valencia fans in front of opponent Jose Gaya.. Pic: AP Photo/Alberto Saiz

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr's red card in Sunday's LaLiga match at Valencia, when he was also racially abused, has been rescinded, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday.

The Brazilian winger was sent off in stoppage time by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea for striking an opponent following a scuffle with Valencia players in which Vinicius appeared to be grabbed around the neck.

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