Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. delivered defiant performances and post-match responses to silence rumors regarding their lifestyles and form during Real Madrid’s 6-1 rout of Monaco.
Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. used their post-match interviews to address recent criticism following a resounding 6-1 Champions League victory over AS Monaco at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bellingham, who scored his first goal of 2026, utilized a drinking gesture celebration to mock viral claims from YouTuber AuronPlay suggesting he frequented Spanish nightclubs, later clarifying,
“My celebration? A lot of people say a lot of things. You can cry or enjoy it. I turned the joke back on the fans.”
Meanwhile, Man of the Match Vinicius Jr. admitted the recent atmosphere had been difficult, stating,
“The last few days have been very tough for all my teammates and especially for me, because of the boos and everything that’s been said about me,” before emphasizing the importance of unity by adding,
“We all want to win and, if we’re together, we’re going to do great things this season.”
Despite the off-field noise, both players reaffirmed their commitment to the club, with Bellingham defending the supporters’ right to express frustration and Vinicius crediting his teammates’ confidence for his dominant performance.