Overview
- Vinicius reacted angrily to being substituted in the 72nd minute of El Clásico, with DAZN cameras capturing him saying he was "leaving the team" before heading down the tunnel.
- He later issued a social-media apology to supporters, teammates, the club and president Florentino Pérez, notably not naming Xabi Alonso.
- Alonso said a Wednesday team meeting resolved the issue, describing Vinicius's remarks there as "impeccable" and stating there will be no punishment.
- Real Madrid has handled the episode internally, and the forward is available for selection against Valencia according to the coach.
- Reporting continues to highlight stalled contract talks and recent rotation decisions, with Mbappé’s prominence adding pressure on Vinicius’s role.