Vinícius at the Center of the Storm

Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo was not only about the goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, but also about a heated confrontation between the forward and the Carlos Tartiere crowd. Entering the match in the 63rd minute for Rodrygo, the Brazilian was immediately met with boos and chants from the home supporters.

Tensions boiled over after Vinícius assisted Mbappé for Madrid’s second goal. The forward turned toward the stands to celebrate, which drew an angry reaction. A bottle was thrown from the crowd in his direction, while Mbappé attempted to calm him down by covering his mouth to prevent further escalation.

The Gesture That Fueled the Controversy

The climax came when Vinícius Junior scored Madrid’s third goal. Instead of celebrating with his teammates, he faced the Oviedo fans and held up two fingers, signaling “Second Division” — a gesture widely seen as a taunt directed at the home crowd.

The gesture ignited the stadium atmosphere, with fans unleashing louder boos and chants against the Brazilian. Despite the chaos, the referee chose not to intervene further, allowing the game to finish without additional disciplinary action.

“That’s Who I Am”: Vinícius Responds

After the final whistle, Vinícius fueled the debate on social media by posting a picture of himself celebrating with the caption: “That’s who I am.”

His response split opinions among fans and pundits. Some defended the forward for standing up to constant abuse, while others criticized him for provoking the Oviedo supporters unnecessarily.

Regardless of the controversy, Vinícius Junior once again proved to be both decisive and divisive — delivering a goal and an assist for Real Madrid, while ensuring that much of the post-match discussion revolved around his fiery personality.