Article by Cosmin Nistor – published Tuesday, September 23, 2025 20:51 / Updated Tuesday, September 23, 2025 20:51
Ousmane Dembele is the winner of the edition with the number 69 of the Golden Ball, but the reactions after the coronation of the French international were diverse. Among them was the ironic post of Real Betis, who took advantage of the moment to sting on Real Madrid's star, Vinicius Junior.
The club in Sevilla even used the words of the Brazilian, spoken last year, to sting the former player of Flamego.
Betis recalled the words of Vinicius Junior of 2024
The Brazilian striker, ranked only in 16th this year, had been extremely dissatisfied in 2024, when Rodri “blown” the trophy and finished in second place. At that time, Vini Jr. wrote on social networks: “I will do it 10 times if it is needed. They are not prepared.”
And Real Betis didn't forget. Immediately after the 2025 gala, the Sevilla club posted these words, suggesting that the Brazilian is still far from the big trophy.
Admin Farei 10x is for precise. They are not preparados. https://t.co/13exmudyd6
– Real Betis Balompié (@realbetis_en) September 22, 2025
An irony that hit at the right time
Betis's message was perceived as a harsh blow, in a difficult time for Real Madrid's player. If last year Vinicius finished on the podium and even boycotted the gala (as this year), in 2025 he did not even catch the top 10.
Instead, Ousman Dembele crossed with the much coveted individual trophy, and the rivals of the Madrilen did not miss the opportunity to ironize.
Vinicius, modest figures against Betis
The statistics also bring advantages to the club in Sevilla. Throughout the direct confrontations, Vinicius Junior played 12 times against Real Betis, but he only managed a goal and a decisive pass. However, the Betis club has defeated 3 times in all 12 direct meetings.
