On Tuesday evening, Vinicius Jr was whistled by some Real Madrid supporters after the 2-1 Champions League victory against Inter. Which shocked José Mourinho. This Friday, the Portuguese once again stepped up to defend the Brazilian. “There is a Portuguese proverb which says: we only throw stones at trees that bear fruit. What has Vinicius been doing here in recent years? How many Champions Leagues has he won? How many goals has he scored? In how many matches did he make the decision? The Vinicius who sealed the fate of the match against Benfica last year returns. It has not yet reached its peak. He is working harder than ever. In the age of data and statistics, it is very close to its maximum potential. He broke his records this season, particularly in terms of ball recovery… He’s coming back.” Then, it was relaunched due to the hostile attitude of the public towards its attacker.
“I don’t want to give my opinion. This is not about criticizing or giving your opinion. Besides, I am not in a position to give mine. I am saddened because I am very demanding of myself. The other day I read a statement from Huijsen saying that I was still on the prowl. And it’s true, I’m very demanding. Being demanding means giving the best of yourself. I respect the player who gives his all. He wanted to play, he wanted to help, he played as a team, he played with respect for the coat of arms. This type of player always has my support. That doesn’t mean he’ll always play, but it does mean he’ll always have my support. This makes me sad, but I don’t want to judge or criticize. But in my experience, and not only at Real Madrid, when there is unity between the team and the stadium, we are… I wouldn’t say unbeatable, but almost unbeatable. I still hold the Guinness World Record for the number of home matches without a defeat in top-level championships, six or seven years without losing… I don’t know exactly anymore. But when we work in harmony with the stadium, we are unbeatable. However, each stadium, at a given moment, has the right to react. Vini Jr will appreciate it.
