Vinícius erupts: “I will leave the club, it’s better that I go”
Vinícius Júnior caused a storm at Real Madrid when he erupted in anger after being substituted in El Clásico, hinting at leaving the club and stirring internal tension.
The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona was already heated, but Vinícius’s reaction after being taken off in the 71st minute became one of the biggest talking points. The Brazilian star appeared furious and reportedly said: “I will leave the club… I’m out, better that I go.”
According to reports, the incident occurred when the substitution board showed that Vinícius would be replaced by Rodrygo Goes. The No. 7 looked shocked, spreading his arms and shouting: “Me? Me? Sir, sir!” — showing clear frustration toward coach Xabi Alonso.
On the sidelines, Alonso tried to calm his player, calling out: “Come on, Vini!” But Vinícius ignored him, heading straight down the tunnel instead of sitting with his teammates on the bench as usual.
Before the situation escalated, goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis went to the dressing room to speak directly with the Brazilian. Insiders said Llopis had a “direct and honest” talk that helped Vinícius cool down. Not long after, he returned to the bench to watch the rest of the game.
The episode quickly became a focus of Spanish media discussion. Vinícius has been one of Real Madrid’s most important players in recent seasons, so his public frustration with the coach raised serious questions about their relationship — particularly at a crucial stage of the campaign.