VIDEO | Maffeo taunted Vinícius over Ballon d'Or snub mid-match | OneFootball

The personal duel between Pablo Maffeo and Vinícius Junior added another fiery chapter during RCD Mallorca’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid. In a highly tense atmosphere, the home side’s full-back took advantage of the recent 2024 Ballon d’Or result to provoke the Brazilian: shouting “Beach Ball!”, Maffeo mocked the forward for finishing in second place behind Rodri.

The clash took place in the final minutes of the match at Son Moix, where both teams had a lot at stake. The side coached by Martín Demichelis needed all three points to pull away from the bottom of the table, while Álvaro Arbeloa’s team was looking to keep pace with Barcelona. Referee José María Sánchez Martínez had to step in quickly after the final whistle to prevent the shoving and exchange of words from escalating further.

This rivalry is nothing new and comes with a controversy-filled history that began in 2022. From violent tackles that went unpunished to crying gestures and constant taunts, the relationship between the two is one of the most tense in the league. Maffeo had even previously joked about a possible boxing match with the Brazilian, saying ironically that he would knock him out in just ten seconds.

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