REAL MADRID
The Bernabéu points to Vinicius and... incendiary response on social media
Published New:21/12/2025 - 11:39h
Updated New:21/12/2025 - 11:42h
The Brazilian winger was met with a monumental booing when he was substituted against Sevilla and responded on social media with a gesture as symbolic as it was incendiary
Tension erupted at the Santiago Bernabéu. What should have been just another substitution turned into one of the most controversial scenes of the white season. Vinicius Jr was substituted in the 83rd minute of the match between Real Madrid and Sevilla and received a deafening boo from his own fans, a public reprimand that marks a before and after in the relationship between the player and the stands.
The Brazilian left the field without gestures, without protests, and with a serious expression. The stadium, however, spoke clearly. The booing was massive and prolonged, interpreted as a direct reprimand for his attitude and performance in a context of growing nervousness among Real Madrid fans.
The Bernabéu points to Vinicius in a symbolically charged substitution
Xabi Alonso's decision to substitute Vinicius did not go unnoticed. The winger walked towards the bench as the Santiago Bernabéu unequivocally expressed its displeasure. Upon reaching the sideline, the player hugged his coach, though they barely made eye contact, in a cold and significant image.
From the coaching staff, it was interpreted that the booing was not directed at the bench, but at the player. The stands, at a delicate moment for the team, made it clear that they demand more commitment and consistency. Among Madrid fans, the feeling is that patience is starting to run out even with their biggest stars.
Vinicius's Response on Social Media: Brazil, the Armband, and an Enigmatic Message
Vinicius's reaction was not long in coming. As soon as he arrived at the locker room, the forward changed his profile picture on social media: he removed the image with the Real Madrid jersey and replaced it with one with the Brazil national team.
The gesture was accompanied by a publication with a brief and mysterious message: “...”. Three dots that have fueled interpretations among fans and analysts, seen by many as a sign of anger, distance, or misunderstanding after the public scolding received from the Bernabéu stands.
An increasingly heated atmosphere in the white locker room
The episode reflects a climate of growing tension at Real Madrid. The whistling of Vinicius, who until recently was untouchable, shows that the Bernabéu grants no privileges when it perceives a disconnect between the player and the team. The fans, once again, made it clear that they are the ones who set the club's emotional temperature.
The Brazilian's gesture adds a new focus of attention to a season already laden with pressure. The divorce with the stands, even if it is occasional, raises questions about locker room management and the immediate future of one of the most decisive players in the white project.
