🚨 Vinicius speaks out after the Clásico controversy! | OneFootball

First public statement.

Real Madrid's victory this Sunday against FC Barcelona (2-1) was unfortunately overshadowed by the Vinicius controversy. 

Substituted twenty minutes before the end of the Clásico, the Brazilian lost his temper with his coach, Xabi Alonso, before leaving the pitch and heading straight to the locker room. 

The Real Madrid number 7 eventually returned to sit on the bench a few minutes later, but it was too late—the controversy had already begun.

This Wednesday afternoon, on X, Vinicius broke his silence on the matter:

"Today, I want to apologize to all Real Madrid supporters for my reaction when I was substituted during the Clásico.

As I have already done in person during today’s training, I also want to once again apologize to my teammates, the club, and the president.

Sometimes, my passion drives me to always want to win and help my team. My competitive spirit comes from the love I have for this club and everything it represents.

I promise to keep fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since day one."

Will this be enough to calm the media frenzy in Spain?

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