Real Madrid cruise past Racing de Santander 3-0 without Vinicius

Real Madrid comfortably beat Racing de Santander 3-0 on Sunday, according to RMC Sport, despite the absence of Vinicius Jr.

The forward is suspended for four La Liga matches after pulling an opponent's hair and protesting vehemently to the referee in mid-October. His absence was not felt on the pitch.

Pundit Rothen argues, again according to RMC Sport, that Vinicius has lost his place as a starter to Diomandé. It is a debate that will follow the Brazilian on his return.