Vinicius Jr Meltdown: Real Madrid Star’s Sideline Outburst

Vinicius Jr’s Sideline Meltdown Overshadows Real Madrid’s Clásico Victory

Even if you’ve already read about this incident, read again – we’ve updated with direct quotes from Vinicius Jr and Xabi Alonso, carefully lip-read from broadcast footage.

The Explosive Substitution Moment

Real Madrid secured victory in the Bernabéu Clásico, but the most frustrated person on the pitch wasn’t from Barcelona – it was Vinicius Jr.

When Xabi Alonso substituted him in the 72nd minute, the Brazilian star couldn’t believe it. “Me? ME?!” he screamed repeatedly, waving his arms in disbelief throughout his walk to the bench.

Sideline Outburst Escalates

Vinicius directed his anger toward the coach, shouting “Mister! Mister!” while struggling to comprehend why he was being taken off. His frustration grew exponentially, culminating in explicit Portuguese profanity: “Vai tomar no culo” – roughly translating to “Go to hell!” or more literally “Go take it in the ass!”

The Shocking Threat

While Movistar and DAZN cameras didn’t capture the audio, DAZN’s Spanish broadcast reported Vinicius went even further, screaming: “I’m leaving the team… I’m leaving, it’s better if I go” (“Yo me voy del equipo… Me voy, mejor me voy”).

Despite Rodrigo’s five goals securing the win, Vinicius continued fuming on the sidelines.

Xabi Alonso’s Calculated Response

Alonso clearly anticipated the reaction. Broadcast footage initially suggested he simply turned away, deliberately ignoring the raging forward. However, DAZN later revealed the coach did throw one phrase at his star player: “Come on, Vini, for God’s sake” – using “hostia” as a mild substitute for stronger language.

After this brief exchange, Alonso focused entirely on the field, ignoring the continuing spectacle behind him.

Extended Meltdown Continues

Vinicius disappeared into the tunnel area, only returning ten minutes later – still muttering to himself. Teammate Andriy Lunin had to step in to calm the situation.

Post-match, Alonso attempted to downplay the incident at the press conference, politely noting that “the pitch always has many strong personalities” and confirming the situation would be addressed – but only within the dressing room.

Final Whistle Confrontation

The agitated Vinicius caused another scene at full-time. A confrontation erupted following Pedri’s red card, forcing Alonso to physically pull his furious player away from Barcelona opponents. The Brazilian had been celebrating the Catalan’s dismissal too enthusiastically for most observers’ taste.

Staying calm when someone else becomes the main hero appears to be a consistent challenge for the talented forward.

Match Analysis: Real Exposes Barcelona’s Flaws

While Vinicius’s meltdown dominated headlines, Real Madrid’s performance highlighted Barcelona’s defensive vulnerabilities. Xabi Alonso thoroughly deserved his Clásico victory, while young Lamine Yamal struggled throughout the match.

Post-Match Reactions

Dani Carvajal couldn’t resist trolling Yamal after the victory, while the young Barcelona prospect had a night to forget. Meanwhile, prediction of the day goes to Alcaraz, who correctly guessed both the final score and Real Madrid’s goal scorers.

Photo credits: Oscar J. Barroso/Keystone Press Agency/Global Look Press