Vinicius Junior’s Controversial Clash with Atletico Fans
Vinicius Junior’s Controversial Clash with Atletico Fans
Clinch Victory Over Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Penalty Shootout
Real Madrid had won 15 UEFA Champions League titles, while Atletico Madrid had yet to claim their first
In a gripping UEFA Champions League encounter, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Atletico Madrid in the round of 16.
Triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a tense 2-2 draw over 120 minutes.
Vinicius’ Fiery Exchange with Atletico Fans
The tension reached a boiling point during the 115th minute when Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti substituted Vinicius, replacing him with the young prodigy, Endrick.
As the Brazilian star made his way off the pitch, Atletico Madrid supporters, seated behind Real Madrid’s bench, started jeering and taunting him.
The hostile reception quickly escalated, and Vinicius, never one to shy away from confrontation, responded with a bold gesture.
With a defiant look, Vinicius raised his fingers to indicate that Real Madrid had won 15 UEFA Champions League titles, while Atletico Madrid had yet to claim their first.
This bold message only added fuel to the fire, as the atmosphere at the Wanda Metropolitano turned even more hostile.
Cómo te siente? 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/l2w9nfHUJe
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) March 12, 2025
Vinicius Fires Back with Social Media Posts
Despite the jeers, Vinicius stood firm.
After the final whistle, he continued his confrontation with Atletico fans, directing a message to a Real Madrid supporter, urging them to take the dispute outside the stadium.
His fiery responses didn’t stop there; on social media, the Brazilian posted a tweet that read:
“What madness! There is only one Madrid. We all know this. Let’s play better next time.”
In a later post, Vinicius shared an image of the Champions League trophy, alongside a pointed question:
“How do you feel?” This was a clear reference to Atletico’s repeated failures in the prestigious tournament.
Vinicius vs Atletico: A Battle Beyond the Pitch
Vinicius’ clash with Atletico fans continued to make waves as the match day unfolded.
After seeing a banner in the stands declaring, “This year, yes” referring to Atletico’s hopes of winning the Champions League, Vinicius wasted no time in responding.
“This year, no,” he retorted, effectively putting to bed any hopes that the Rojiblancos would lift the coveted trophy.
Real Madrid's Next Challenge: Arsenal Await in the Quarterfinals
As for the future, Real Madrid will now face Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals, a matchup that promises to be just as dramatic as the one with Atletico.
With tensions high and emotions running wild, it remains to be seen whether Vinicius will continue to provoke or let his performances on the field do the talking.
In the meantime, his feud with Atletico fans is far from over, and it will surely remain a hot topic as the Champions League journey continues.
