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Real Madrid (ESP) Fans Booed Vinicius Júnior Intensely in the Last Match Against Levante (ESP)

Vinicius Júnior faced boos from Real Madrid (ESP) fans in the last game and returns to the field this Tuesday (20th) when the team faces Monaco (FRA). The forward aims to stay focused even amidst the pressure from the fans.

Real Madrid and Monaco face off at 5 PM (Brasília time) at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium for the seventh round of the Champions League. The match will be broadcast on SBT (free-to-air channel), TNT Sports (cable channel), and HBO Max (streaming).

VINICIUS JÚNIOR BOOED?

Vinicius Júnior had been accumulating criticism in recent rounds, mainly due to his poor form on the field. Consequently, boos had already emerged in previous matches, but the situation worsened against Levante (ESP).

According to the Spanish press, part of the fans blame Vinicius Júnior for the departure of coach Xabi Alonso. Last Saturday (17th), Santiago Bernabéu booed the players, with Vinicius standing out among the targets, appearing downcast in the stadium's internal area, as shown by television images.

During the match, the tension between the player and the fans persisted. Vinicius Jr was booed with every touch of the ball, Bellingham also suffered boos, and at the end of the game, the behavior of the fans prompted questions to coach Álvaro Arbeloa about the criticism directed at the forward.

WHAT DID THE NEW REAL MADRID COACH SAY?

— I don't think they boo him in every game. I have great respect for this crowd because their high standards encourage players to give their best. No one should forget what Vini has done here. He carried the team on his back and gave us titles. He is one of us and will continue to be for a long time -, stated Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over Real Madrid on January 13th.

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