Real Madrid did the hardest part on Sunday evening and finally found victory in a Clasico, winning in front of their home crowd against FC Barcelona (2-1). Unfortunately, the victory was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr's outburst in front of millions of television viewers and the entire Santiago Bernabéu audience as he left the field. When he understood that he was going to be replaced by Rodrygo, he blurted out: ” Me ? Coach? Coach, me? It's always me”before returning to the locker room, saying: “always me.” I'm leaving the team, it's better if I leave, I'm leaving”.
The rag burns between Vinicius Jr and Xabi Alonso
A scene which obviously caused a media outcry, but especially in the Madrid locker room. The Iberian media explain that the Madrid management fully supports the decisions of their coach and did not at all like the attitude of their player and the image he was able to give during such a high-profile meeting. So much so that the Brazilian player risks a financial and even sporting sanction, in a more extreme case. But this is not the first blow for the number 7 of Real Madrid, who is seriously starting to get annoyed by his situation.
While his contract extension had already sparked debate on this subject, the 25-year-old striker believes that his status is not respected and that he does not have the same treatment as Kylian Mbappé, in particular. According to A.S.the Brazilian had already expressed desires to leave earlier in the season due to his lack of recognition by Xabi Alonso. Vini had started on the bench twice – against Oviedo and OM – during the first four matches of the season. Furthermore, Vinicius was then a substitute at Getafe last week, another decision he did not understand.
Vinicius Jr threatens to slam the door
But this substitution against Barça was too much for the Brazilian, who publicly broke down. The player believes that he could have easily continued his efforts for 20 minutes and believes he made all the efforts requested by Xabi Alonso, who still replaced him in the 72nd minute for Rodrygo. Although the player's anger has risen, tensions remain high between the winger and his manager. A.S. specifies that all scenarios are possible.
Indeed, if the club amply supports Xabi Alonso, Vinicius Jr believes that this situation is untenable. The 25-year-old would have said that if he does not benefit from the same support as his partners, and particularly that of Kylian Mbappé, he will not rule out a departure next summer if Xabi Alonso remains in charge of the Merengue club. It remains to be seen how Real Madrid will calm this situation, while the player's extension still remains relevant, he who could leave free in the summer of 2027.
