“Today I want to apologize to all Real Madrid fans for my reaction when I was substituted in El Clasico”, published striker Vinicius Jr., in X, this Wednesday (29).
During LaLiga, last Sunday (26), Vini cursed and complained a lot when being substituted during the game.
“As I did personally during today’s training, I also want to apologize again to my teammates, the club and the president. Sometimes passion overwhelms me; I always want to win and help my team. My competitive spirit comes from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents”, he explained without mentioning coach Xabi Alonso, the target of the complaints.
“I promise to continue fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since day one”, concluded the striker.
Today I want to apologize to all Madrid fans for my reaction to being substituted in the Clásico.
Just as I have already done in person during training today, I also want to apologize again to my teammates, club and president.
Sometimes passion wins me for…
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr)
Vini Jr. loses his head after being substituted
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Júnior was angry when he was substituted during the classic.
In the 26th minute of the second half, Xabi Alonso decided to remove Vinicius Junior from the field, encouraging the entry of compatriot Rodrygo. Upon realizing that he would leave the match, the number 7 showed dissatisfaction and rebelled, questioning the merengue commander’s decision.
Then he passed the bench and went straight to the locker room. Minutes later, Vini Jr. returned to the pitch and sat down on the bench again, along with the other reserves.
According to “Dazn”, the Merengues number 7 said: . According to the newspaper “Mundo Deportivo”, Real’s directors were upset with the Brazilian and showed support for coach Xabi Alonso’s decision, who removed the attacker in the 26th minute of the second half.
For the directors interviewed by the Spanish newspaper, it does not fit with his role as leader, being the third captain of the squad.
In addition to the top brass at the Madrid club, Vinicius Jr.’s revolt also went down badly among his locker room teammates.
The reactions of Real Madrid’s number 7 at the Santiago Bernabéu could be heavy on the pocket and earn the player a fine of more than R$300,000.
