Gazeta Esportiva.com
·20 janvier 2026
Vini Jr on fans’ criticism after Real Madrid’s Champions rout

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·20 janvier 2026

This Tuesday, Vini Jr. was the best player on the field in Real Madrid's 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in the seventh round of the Champions League. After the match, the Brazilian, who scored a stunning goal and provided an assist, spoke about his recent relationship with the fans, marked by boos in some matches.
"(This match) means a lot because of everything that's been happening in recent days: the change of coach, losing the Spanish Super Cup final, and being knocked out of the Copa del Rey. It's always complicated. You play for the biggest team in the world, the demands are high. The players gave me a lot of strength for today's game and the recent games. I am also human and, of course, we get upset with the things people say,” he told TNT Sports.
"I never want to respond to anyone. I know my potential, where I can go. Of course, I get sad, I don't want to be booed at my home, where I feel very comfortable, but in recent games, I didn't feel that way. But they have their right, they pay a lot for tickets. I don't understand. The only thing I can do on the field is to go in and do my best. I won't always be at my best technically, but I've always given my all for the team. The press says what it wants, the fans think and believe they have to criticize me,” he added.
Moreover, the speculation that Lucas Paquetá might return to Flamengo also piques the curiosity of the Real Madrid forward, who revealed he is closely following the situation.
"Every day I ask my agents, who are the same as his. I always message him too. I root for his happiness, his happiness is mine, and Flamengo's happiness is ours. Now it will be a complete combo. God willing, in the coming days, he can sign this contract and have a great year to help Flamengo,” said Vini Jr.
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