Real Madrid is celebrating (or almost). Fallers of FC Barcelona, this Sunday, during the 10th day of La Liga, the Merengues consolidated their leadership position. Led by Jude Bellingham – passer and scorer – and Kylian Mbappé – author of his 17th goal of the season – Xabi Alonso's men are now five steps ahead of the Blaugranas. Yes, but now, a few hours after this prestigious victory, it is indeed the case of Vinícius Júnior who finds himself at the heart of the debates. Substituted in the 72nd minute of play, in favor of Rodrygo, the Brazilian did not fail to show his frustration by heading straight to the locker room, after a very solid and involved performance.
Vinicius threatens to leave Real!
A bloodbath to which his trainer logically returned after the meeting. “I have many good memories of Vini. I don't want to lose sight of the main point, but we'll talk about it. Vini contributed a lot, like the other players. It's a deserved victory, and I would say it's a short one, because we created a lot of things. This will allow us to regain the feeling of being a competitive team in big matches. We'll talk about the rest. There are different personalities in teams and we need to understand them. Now we're going to enjoy it, and then I'll talk to him about it, of course.”affirmed the former Bayer Leverkusen coach.
It now remains to be seen whether the planned exchange between the Spanish technician and the Auriverde star will calm things down. For now and in view of the revelations made by the Spanish press, it is difficult to be sure… Indeed, this Monday, the Iberian media are providing new details on the incredible bloodshed of the Madrid number 7. “Me ? Coach? Coach, me? It's still me. I'm leaving the team. It’s better that I leave”would have launched the person concerned upon learning of his replacement. To which Xabi Alonso responded: “Come on, Vini, damn it”. Frustrated and after a final insult sent while looking at the roof of the Bernabéu, Vini finally went straight to the locker room.
Vini's attitude exasperates
Images captured by DAZN summarizing, alone, the black anger of the Madrid winger, even if the latter finally returned to the Merengue sidelines to watch the end of the match. It must be said that the Brazilian had, until his release, largely participated in Madrid's domination. Inspired offensively and credited with a 6.5 by the FM editorial staff, Vini finally lost his calm. A temper tantrum that can also be explained by the loss of influence of the native of São Gonçalo since the start of the season. As a reminder, the 1m76 right-hander has played 880 minutes so far, a far cry from the 1142 minutes accumulated by a certain Kylian Mbappé.
After the match, the former Flamengo player ultimately preferred to calm things down and look back on his team's important victory. “I have a message for all Madridistas, especially those who came to the Bernabeu and supported us with passion. This is how the Clásico takes place; there's a lot going on on and off the field. We try to maintain balance, but it is not always possible. We didn't want to offend anyone, neither the young players nor the supporters. We know that when we go on the pitch we have to play our part, and that's what happened today. Hala Madrid». For its part, the Spanish press preferred, once again, to denounce the behavior of the Brazilian international.
“Vinicius goes beyond the limits, complaining when being replaced then taking Lamine Yamal to task at the end of the match”indicates, this Monday, the daily A.S. before adding: “Florentino Pérez must intervene, it affects the image of the club”. Asked about Movistar+several consultants also return to this new cracking of the Madrid star: “Vinicus loses control. He is completely wrong. It’s disrespectful to his coach and the teammate who comes into play.”we comment. At a time when negotiations between the Brazilian and Casa Blanca are at a standstill regarding a possible contract extension, we will now have to monitor the possible consequences on his future in Madrid…
