Vinícius Júnior Breaks Silence on His Emotional El Clásico Outburst

Vinícius Júnior Breaks Silence After Emotional El Clásico Outburst

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has released a statement following his emotional outburst during El Clásico against Barcelona.

The Brazilian star reacted angrily after being substituted by coach Xabi Alonso in the heated clash at the Santiago Bernabéu. Visibly frustrated as he left the pitch, Vinícius later took to social media to apologize for his behavior.

In a statement shared on his official accounts on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Vinícius expressed remorse to the club and its supporters, writing:

“Today I want to apologize to all Madrid fans for my reaction when I was substituted in the Clásico. As I already did in person during today’s training, I also want to apologize again to my teammates, the club, and the president. My passion and desire to win sometimes get the better of me, but I promise to keep fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since day one.”

However, fans quickly pointed out that Vinícius did not mention Xabi Alonso in his apology, fueling speculation that tensions between the pair may still linger. Reports from Spanish outlets suggest that Real Madrid’s management will not intervene, preferring to let both men resolve the issue privately.

Despite the controversy, Vinícius remains one of Madrid’s most influential attacking players. Supporters will be hoping the incident serves as a moment of reflection rather than a sign of deeper friction within the squad.