Real Madrid forward takes cheeky swipe at Diego Simeone during derby win: ‘They’re going to sell me’ | OneFootball

The latest Madrid derby delivered everything fans could have hoped for. 

Goals, penalties, red cards, controversy, and a storyline that added extra spice to an already intense rivalry. 

But beyond the chaos on the pitch, one moment involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone became the talk of the town.

Notably, last weekend’s derby was quite personal for the Brazilian. 

A long-standing rivalry

The story dates back to the previous meeting between the two teams earlier in the season. 

Back then, tensions flared when the Brazilian was substituted, with Simeone taking a personal swipe at the Real Madrid forward.

The Argentine coach mocked Vinicius, who was at the time facing severe flak from the fans.

Vinicius had his revenge. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

During the match, he pointed to the Real Madrid man and said, “Florentino is going to fire you, remember what I’m telling you.” 

Vinicius’ revenge

Fast forward to this clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Vinicius delivered where it mattered the most. 

He scored twice and played a decisive role in his team’s 3-2 victory. But his impact did not end with the final whistle or even his substitution.

As Vinicius was taken off in the 87th minute, he made his way towards the Atletico Madrid bench, specifically in the direction of Simeone. 

Footage captured exactly what the Brazilian said during that walk. 

In a gesture that appeared to be a direct response to previous comments, Vinicius repeatedly said, “They’re going to sell me, they’re going to sell me.”

Unsurprisingly, the moment did not sit well with Simeone, as the Atletico coach appeared visibly irritated by Vinicius’ actions, especially given the emotional intensity of the derby.

Source: Mundo Deportivo