Real Madrid are hopeful Vinicius Jr will avoid suspension after the club appealed his straight red card during their 2-1 comeback win over Valencia last week, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday. The Italian coach confirmed Vinicius is travelling to Cartagena for Monday's Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera. The Brazilian striker was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Friday's LaLiga match and Ancelotti is confident that the 24-year-old will escape