Vinicius Jr. performed brilliantly and commanded the Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1this Tuesday (20), by Champions Leaguein response to recent criticism from the stands.
with disconcerting dribbling, two assists and a spectacular goal, being decisive in building the elastic result.
After the , however, the 25-year-old number 7 admitted that the reception he received at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in recent weeks had affected him emotionally.
“This performance means a lot due to everything that has been happening in recent days”, said Vinicius Júnior to TNT Sports.
“, , … Playing for the biggest club in the world demands a lot. Sometimes we don’t understand the boos, but I know the size of the club and the weight of that shirt”, he added.
Fan hostility reached its peak on Saturday (17), during the LaLiga match against Levante, .
The fans’ dissatisfaction increased after a turbulent month, marked by the defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, the embarrassing 3-2 elimination to Albacete, from the second division, in the Copa del Rey, and the dismissal of coach Xabi Alonso, who left his post after just seven months.
Reports in the Spanish press about internal tensions, including disagreements between Alonso and Vini, also contributed to the negative atmosphere at the Bernabéu.
However, this Tuesday’s forceful performance, led by the Brazilian, showed signs of a change of scenery.
“The only thing I can do is on the field, give my all. I won’t always be technically perfect, but I will always dedicate myself 100% to the team.”, said the attacker.
“, where I feel comfortable. But fans have their rights, and I’m here to evolve. I want to stay at Real Madrid for a long time”, he added.
Since arriving at the club in 2018, Vini Jr. has been a fundamental part of the team’s achievements. THE Brazilian won the Champions League twice and scored goals in the two finals — against Liverpool, in 2022, and against Borussia Dortmund, in 2024, a season in which he also won FIFA’s The Best award.
