Tensions ran high at the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. couldn’t hide his frustration after being substituted by Xabi Alonso during the second half of El Clásico. With the game still in the balance, Alonso decided to bring on Rodrygo for fresh energy, but the move didn’t sit well with Vinícius.
The Brazilian winger looked shocked at seeing his number on the board and exchanged a few heated words with the manager before walking off the pitch. Cameras caught him shaking his head in disbelief, clearly unhappy with the decision.
As he took his place on the bench, Vinícius continued venting his frustration while teammates tried to calm him down. It was a tense moment that summed up the intensity of the rivalry — passion, pride, and pressure all on full display.
