Vinicius Junior Apologizes After Clásico Outburst
- Madrid, spain - Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid's star winger valued at 150 million euros, has publicly apologized to his teammates, the club, and the president after an angry...
- The substitution occurred in the 72nd minute, with Xabi alonso making the decision.
- The game saw Kylian Mbappé (22nd minute) and Jude Bellingham (43rd minute) score for Real Madrid, while Fermín López (38th minute) equalized for Barcelona.
Vinicius Junior Apologizes After Outburst Following Substitution in Clásico
Madrid, spain – Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid’s star winger valued at 150 million euros, has publicly apologized to his teammates, the club, and the president after an angry outburst following his substitution during the 2-1 Clásico against FC Barcelona on sunday. The incident was captured by DAZN, where Vinicius was heard saying, “it’s always me! I’m leaving the team! It’s better if I leave. I’m leaving.”
The substitution occurred in the 72nd minute, with Xabi alonso making the decision. Vinicius explained his behavior in a statement released on Wednesday, stating, “As I did personally during training today, I would like to apologize again to my teammates, the club and the president.Sometimes passion overcomes me; I always want to win and help my team. My ambition comes from my love for this club and everything it stands for. I promise to continue fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since day one.”
The game saw Kylian Mbappé (22nd minute) and Jude Bellingham (43rd minute) score for Real Madrid, while Fermín López (38th minute) equalized for Barcelona.
This season, Vinicius Junior has started in ten games, being substituted in seven of them. He has accumulated 880 minutes on the field, placing him sixth among Real Madrid’s field players in playing time. Kylian Mbappé leads the team with 1,141 minutes. Since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in the summer of 2018 for 45 million euros,Vinicius Junior has made 335 appearances for Los Blancos,scoring 111 goals.
Key Takeaways:
* Apology: Vinicius Junior apologized for his outburst after being substituted.
* Outburst: He expressed frustration, stating he felt targeted and suggested he might be better off leaving the team.
* Playing time: Vinicius has been substituted frequently this season, accumulating the sixth-most minutes among Real Madrid’s field players.
* Clásico Result: Real Madrid won the Clásico 2-1 with goals from Mbappé and Bellingham.