What did Vinicius Junior say to Xabi Alonso in El Clásico? | OneFootball

The shot that caused a huge controversy in the media.

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Although the Clasico is over, the controversy is still present due to the shot that Vinicius Junior made with his Spanish coach Xabi Alonso after the coach replaced the Brazilian and it seems that the Brazilian was not satisfied.

The Brazilian was part of the altercations that took place on the pitch between the two teams' members, and then the clash that took place between the two teams' members after the final whistle as well.

A moment of stark disbelief on the pitch revealed the depth of Vinicius Jr.'s frustration. As his compatriot Rodrygo stood ready to enter the fray, Vinicius was seen turning and repeatedly asking, ("Me? Me?"), his voice laced with incredulity. The realization that he was the one being substituted proved to be the final spark.

His reaction was immediate and visceral. A raw, emotional outburst followed, with the forward shouting “Vai tomar no cu!” a potent Portuguese phrase that translates roughly to "screw you!" While this expression is commonly used in Brazil and often signifies a flash of heated emotion rather than calculated disrespect, its delivery left no doubt about the player's simmering irritation in that moment.