Vinicius erupted in anger: 'I will leave the team, it's better if I go'

Vinicius Junior shocked Bernabeu with his intense anger over being taken off during El Clasico, making remarks suggesting he might quit Real Madrid, which unsettled the team internally.

The El Clasico match drew attention not only for the intense showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona but also for Vinicius Junior’s emotional outburst. The Brazilian star lost his composure when substituted in the 71st minute, even making comments that worried fans: “I’m leaving the team... I’m out, it’s better if I leave.”

According to DAZN, the incident occurred when the substitution board was raised, showing Vinicius was to be replaced by Rodrygo. Real Madrid’s number 7 appeared shocked, spreading his arms wide and shouting: “Me? Me? Coach, coach!” clearly expressing his displeasure with coach Xabi Alonso’s decision.

Coach Xabi Alonso, who was at the technical area, tried to calm his player with a brief reminder: “Come on, Vini!” but the situation remained tense. Vinicius headed straight to the tunnel, refusing to sit with his teammates on the bench as usual.

As the situation risked escalating, goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis was sent to the locker room to speak directly with the Brazilian star. According to insiders, Llopis “spoke frankly and honestly” with Vinicius, helping him regain his composure. Shortly after, he returned to the technical area, sitting with his teammates to watch the rest of the match.

The incident quickly became a focal point in Spanish media because Vinicius has been one of Real Madrid’s key players for several seasons. His public display of dissatisfaction with the coach raised questions about their relationship, especially as Real enters a critical phase of the season.

However, in the post-match press conference, coach Xabi Alonso chose to downplay the issue. The Spanish strategist affirmed that the matter would be handled internally to prevent it from becoming a divisive topic within the team. “This is something we will discuss privately. No need to make it public,” he stated briefly.

Experts suggest Vinicius’s reaction reflects the enormous pressure Real Madrid players face during El Clasico. Nevertheless, the Brazilian star’s impulsive behavior will certainly require a follow-up discussion with the coaching staff to clarify his future.