VIDEO | Maffeo taunted Vinícius over Ballon d'Or, ended him mid-match | OneFootball

The personal duel between Pablo Maffeo and Vinícius Junior added another spicy chapter during RCD Mallorca’s 2-1 victory 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 second behind Rodri.

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

This rivalry is nothing new and carries a history full of controversy that began in 2022. From violent challenges that went unpunished to crying gestures and constant mockery, the relationship between the two is one of the tensest in the league. Maffeo had even joked in previous remarks about a possible boxing match with the Brazilian, ironically claiming that he would knock him out in just ten seconds.

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