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Vinícius’ Meltdown in El Clásico Doesn’t Go Unnoticed: “I’m Leaving the Team, I’m Leaving”
Real Madrid won El Clásico 2–1, but the spotlight wasn’t on Mbappé or Bellingham — it was on Vinícius Junior, whose furious reaction after being substituted left everyone stunned.
Real Madrid Take El Clásico
Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2–1 in a thrilling Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham scored the goals that sealed the comeback and kept Los Blancos at the top of LaLiga.
But beyond the scoreline, the match was defined by intensity, friction, and a boiling atmosphere that carried from the pitch to the locker room.
One of the Hottest Clásicos in Recent Years
This Clásico had been heating up for days, fueled by Lamine Yamal’s controversial remarks comparing Real Madrid to Ibai Llanos’ team Porcinos, saying they “steal and complain.”
The comments didn’t sit well at Valdebebas, and tensions flared after the final whistle. Several Madrid players confronted Lamine to tell him to “stop talking so much,” leading to shoves, shouting, and a scene that summed up how fiery this rivalry still is.
Vinícius’ Furious Reaction
But away from that confrontation, another episode stole the headlines — Vinícius Junior’s outburst after being substituted.
When Xabi Alonso called for Rodrygo to replace him, Vinícius couldn’t believe it. “Me? Me? Mister, mister! Me?” he shouted in disbelief. As he walked off the pitch, cameras caught him muttering an angry “vai tomar no cu,” seemingly directed at his coach.
Alonso, visibly irritated, responded with a sharp “Come on, Vini, for God’s sake.”
Instead of sitting on the bench, Vinícius stormed straight into the locker room, repeating: “Always me… I’m leaving the team. I’m leaving, I’d better leave.”
Frustration That Raises Questions
The incident quickly became the talking point of the night. According to Spanish reports, Vinícius apologized privately afterward, but his frustration is evident.
The Brazilian has struggled to find consistency this season, and every substitution feels like a personal blow. Inside the dressing room, there’s concern about how his emotions might affect team harmony during the crucial stretch of the season.
Real Madrid may have won El Clásico and solidified their lead in LaLiga… but Vinícius Junior’s meltdown cast a shadow over the triumph.
What should have been a night of celebration ended with a lingering question: is Vinícius losing his patience in Madrid?
