It was supposed to be another classic night at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1, stretched their lead in La Liga, and looked every bit like champions in control.
But amid the cheers and chants, one of the stories that stole the spotlight — Vinicius Junior’s furious reaction after being subbed off in the 72nd minute.
The Brazilian winger, who helped set up Madrid’s winning goal, was replaced by Rodrygo and couldn’t hide his frustration.
Cameras caught him shouting, ignoring coach Xabi Alonso, and storming down the tunnel.
Moments later, he reportedly yelled, “Always me! I’m leaving the team! I’m leaving, I’d better go!” — words that instantly lit up headlines across Spain.
And now, according to reports (via AS), the 25-year-old is seriously considering leaving Madrid in 2026 if things don’t change.
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Trouble brewing at the Real Madrid?
This isn’t just a case of post-match emotions. Sources in Spain claim Vinicius feels “disrespected” and believes he’s no longer a key part of Alonso’s plans.
Despite being one of Madrid’s top performers in recent seasons, he’s only played a full 90 minutes three times this campaign. For a player of his stature, that’s like benching a Ferrari in a traffic jam.
Alonso, however, reportedly has the full backing of the Madrid board. The club wasn’t pleased with Vinicius’s behavior, especially after a fiery tunnel exchange and a brief on-field scuffle at the final whistle.
For now, management stands firmly behind their new coach — even if it risks unsettling one of their biggest stars.
Vinicius’s contract runs until 2027, but renewal talks have stalled. He’s said to be weighing his options if the tension continues.
While his heart remains with Real Madrid, he apparently knows he’s not an “Alonso-type player.” The situation, as one Spanish outlet put it, has reached “maximum tension.”
Clubs in Saudi Arabia and the Premier League are reportedly monitoring developments, with potential offers already being discussed behind the scenes.
