The Brazilian star took to social media to say sorry to fans and teammates after his angry reaction to being substituted, but questions about his place at the club remain.
In the wake of Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona, the spotlight has remained fixed on Vinicius Junior, not for a goal, but for a moment of visible frustration. The Brazilian forward has now publicly apologized for his angry reaction to being substituted during Sunday’s high-stakes El Clásico.
After being taken off in the 72nd minute, Vinicius stormed directly down the tunnel, reportedly muttering, “Always me. I’m leaving the team, it’s better if I leave.” While he later returned to the bench, his frustration boiled over again, resulting in a yellow card following a confrontation with Barcelona players.
“Today I want to apologise to all the Madridistas for my reaction when I was substituted in the Clásico,” Vinicius stated in a social media post. “Sometimes passion gets the better of me because I always want to win and help my team. My competitive character stems from the love I feel for this club.”
Despite the public apology, which he also delivered in person to his teammates and club president, the incident has cast a shadow over his future. Reports continue to swirl that the 23-year-old feels unsettled and is not a central figure in manager Xabi Alonso’s plans. Notably, his apology did not mention the coach by name.
This season, Vinicius has been in and out of the starting lineup, having completed the full 90 minutes in just three league games. While his passion for the club is clear, his long-term role at the Bernabéu remains an open question, leaving fans to wonder if this public contrition is enough to secure his place.
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