It is a strong bet that Xabi Alonso made on Sunday evening. On the move on Oviedo's lawn, promoted in Liga, Real Madrid started the meeting without Vinicius Jr, left on the bench by the Basque coach for the benefit of his compatriot Rodrygo. This clearly did not disturb the Madrilenians who won 3-0 without trembling beyond measure, despite some scares in the second period.
Vinicius Jr also signed a nice entry into play, he who entered the 66th minute and then signed a assist for Kylian Mbappé, author of a double yesterday, before scoring the goal of 3-0. Only, this Monday, in Spain, we are talking more about new controversies linked to the Brazilian striker than his performance herself. It must be said that the former Flamengo has still made his own.
Saved by Mbappé
It must be said that in addition to his beautiful assist and his goal, he has multiplied controversial actions. First, when he was on the bench, we saw him discuss with Oviedo supporters. Behind, once on the meadow, he received a yellow card for simulation. Then, when he found Mbappé for the second goal, we saw him making virulent remarks – we don't really know who – to the point where number 10 had to intervene and cover his mouth. The Frenchman then went directly to the referee to ensure that the latter does not sanction his Brazilian teammate…
During the match, he also exchanged in the least tense with the public of Oviedo, by making this famous gesture of “a segunda”, thus making the public understand that they were going to be relegated. A gesture that he has used to make for a while and that annoys a lot in Spain. To the point where even pro-Madrid journalists no longer really defend him. “Oviedo supporters sang” silly “in Vinicius. Now, why is it up to you? »»launched Antonio Romero on the Cadena Ser. “He recovers the ball, he passes, and instead of celebrating he will provoke”carried his colleague Javi Herraez. Needless to say, on social networks, the Canadarha player is very criticized, by supporters of other clubs but also by many Madrilenians. Before saying that Vinicius JR did not really score points last night and above all, the comparison with a Kylian Mbappé whose attitude was impeccable still hurts Brazilian…
