Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico was overshadowed by a furious touchline incident involving Vinicius Jr. and manager Xabi Alonso, according to reports from Madrid Universal.
The Brazilian forward reacted with visible anger after being substituted in the 70th minute to make way for Rodrygo, sparking controversy despite the high-stakes win.
The report details that upon realizing he was the player being replaced, the 25-year-old winger erupted, repeatedly asking, “Me? Me?” in disbelief. His frustration escalated rapidly, leading to a strong Portuguese expletive directed towards the technical staff.
“Vai tomar no cu!” the forward shouted, a Portuguese expression roughly translating to “go to hell” or “screw you.”
Visibly furious, Vinicius bypassed Alonso and stormed towards the tunnel, continuing to swear under his breath. Alonso attempted to intervene, reportedly saying, “Come on, Vini, damn it!” but the player ignored him.
As he walked away, the Brazilian muttered, “Always me. I’m leaving the team. I’m leaving, I’d better go,” expressing profound irritation at being withdrawn from the pivotal match.
Though Vinicius returned to the bench minutes later, his behaviour became a major talking point. Post-match, Alonso sought to de-escalate the situation, stating, “I don’t want to lose focus on what’s important,” and confirming the reaction would be addressed “in private.”