Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Monday, October 27, 2025, 07:36 / Updated Monday, October 27, 2025 07:37
Vinicius jr was one of Real Madrid's best players in the derby with Barcelona (2-1) and he reacted very nervously when he was substituted in the 71st minute.
From the moment he saw his number on the substitution board, Vinicius jr protested, as if he couldn't believe it: “Me?!”. He then began to gesticulate and vigorously express his disagreement with coach Xabi Alonso's decision.
Vinicius jr on Xabi Alonso: 'Go to hell!'
“Me?! Me?! Mystery, mystery!” exclaimed the Brazilian, arms wide open, demanding an explanation. Then, according to daily Marca, “while the Brazilian number 7 showed off his chest, his latest burst was a clear “go to hell!” to the sky above the Bernabéu”.
Xabi Alonso, in turn, would have replied: “Come on, Vini, you bastard!“. Vinicius did not sit on the bench, but went straight to the locker room. And according to the DAZN television station, on the way he threatened to leave Real Madrid: “I'm leaving the team! I'm leaving, I'd rather leave…”.
To mediate the conflict, Real Madrid goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis followed him to the booths and they talked together. He explained to him the reasons why Xabi decided to replace him and eventually managed to convince the Brazilian, who later returned to the bench with the rest of his team-mates a few minutes later.
Vinicius also had something to share with Lamine Yamal: “Give all the passes back”
Vinicius also contracted Lamine Yamal on the field during the game. “Give all back passes, only back passes,” Vinicius told Yamal, according to Mundo Deportivo. Lamine did not forget the Brazilian, and at the end of the match a full-fledged scandal broke out.
Yamal and Vinicius engaged each other from a distance on the way to the cabins. The Spaniard urged the Brazilian to meet in the changing rooms, while the Real Madrid player was held by several teammates, trying to reach Yamal.
I remain with many positive things from this derby in relation to Vini. But I don't want to lose sight of the essentials.
There are things we will discuss privately.
In El Clasico, Vini had his contribution.
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid coach
