Unai Elgezabal, one of the captains of Levante UD, has not hesitated to raise his voice after the match against Real Madrid at the Ciutat de València. The footballer has publicly denounced a gesture by Vinicius Júnior during the match, which he describes as "out of place" and contrary to the values that should be transmitted on the field.
The match was resolved with a 1-4 victory for the white team, in which the Brazilian forward was once again the protagonist: first with a spectacular goal that opened the scoring, and then with an attitude that once again generated controversy. Elgezabal was especially critical after the match, stating that "we have to say enough is enough" when certain limits of respect are crossed.
Vinicius' action that sparked Levante's outrage
The moment of discord occurred after Elgezabal committed a penalty on Kylian Mbappé. At that moment, Vinicius approached the Basque center-back and touched his face with his hand, a gesture that the Levante players interpreted as an unnecessary provocation. Both Elgezabal and his teammate Carlos Álvarez immediately reprimanded the Brazilian for his attitude.
Mbappé converted the penalty for 1-3, while Vinícius responded by pointing to the penalty spot in the face of the rivals' complaints. An action that, according to the Granotas, was completely unnecessary in the context of the match.
Elgezabal, forceful after the match
In the mixed zone, Elgezabal was blunt: "I don't want to add fuel to the fire, but when we are disrespected, not only us but also the fans and the club we represent, we are people and we have to say enough is enough."
The defender insisted that Vinicius "is a player with a lot of potential, but there are different situations that as people I don't accept. He transmits values that, sometimes, I don't share. It wasn't the time or the place to do that."
A match with two sides for Vinícius
The Brazilian was once again the protagonist for the second time. Sportingly, he scored a great goal and was one of the most decisive players for Real Madrid. However, his behavior once again generated debate. While some highlighted his impact on the game, others questioned the lack of maturity in certain gestures.
The case of Vinícius continues to divide opinions in Spanish football. While his quality is indisputable, his behaviors on the field are subject to constant scrutiny. What happened at the Ciudat de València adds another chapter to a history that already accumulates numerous episodes of confrontation with rivals, referees and fans.
"The Brazilian's passion is an engine for his football, but it has become a problem for his image and that of the club he represents"
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