Real Madrid is set to face Juventus this Tuesday in Miami, with a place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals at stake. The Spanish giants finished as Group H winners, securing seven points from their initial three matches. They achieved this through a draw against Al-Hilal and victories over Pachuca and RB Salzburg.
Heading into the knockout clash against the Italian side, Real Madrid is seen as the favourite. The team aims to continue advancing in the tournament where there is no room for error.
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Vinicius Jr. Faces Yellow Card Risk
While the team focuses on the match against Juventus, thoughts are also on a potential quarter-final tie against either Monterrey or Borussia Dortmund. Real Madrid is aware of the situation surrounding Vinicius Jr., who could face a suspension in the next round.
The Brazilian forward currently has one yellow card. He received it during the first group stage game against Al-Hilal for simulating a foul outside the penalty area.
According to FIFA regulations, collecting two yellow cards in different matches in the Club World Cup results in a one-match ban. This means if Vinicius Jr. receives a booking against Juventus, he would miss the subsequent quarter-final game.
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Vinicius Jr. is the only Real Madrid player currently under threat of suspension. Raul Asencio is available again after serving a one-match ban following his red card in the second match against Pachuca.
Cautions are only wiped clean before the semi-final stage of the competition. Therefore, Vinicius must avoid a yellow card on Tuesday to ensure his availability for a potential quarter-final match.
