Vinicius Jr. Apologizes After El Clasico Outburst

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. sparks controversy with angry reaction

Vinicius Jr. apologizes for his explosive reaction after being substituted in Real Madrid's El Clasico win over Barcelona. Drama unfolds as Vinicius Jr. clashes with Xabi Alonso and Barcelona players in El Clasico.

“Sometimes my passion gets the better of me because I always want to win and help my team. My competitive nature stems...”

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has issued a public apology to the fans after his explosive outburst during Sunday's El Clasico match against Barcelona. Vinicius stormed off the pitch after being substituted in the 71st minute of the match, which Real Madrid won 2-1.

In his apology, Vinicius explained that his passion for the club got the better of him, and he attributed his reaction to his desire to win and help the team. He also personally apologized to his teammates, the club, and the president, expressing regret for his behavior.

The incident sparked speculation about Vinicius' relationship with coach Xabi Alonso, who has substituted him in several games this season. Despite this, Real Madrid has decided not to impose any formal punishment on Vinicius, viewing the matter as an internal issue.

Vinicius Jr. was visibly upset when Xabi Alonso substituted him in the 71st minute of El Clasico, storming down the tunnel and leaving the pitch in frustration. Despite Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Barcelona, Vinicius' outburst cast a shadow over the celebratory moment, which was further marred by a brawl between the two teams towards the end of the match.

In a statement released on social media, Vinicius Jr. apologized to Real Madrid fans, teammates, and the club's president, Florentino Perez, for his reaction. However, he notably didn't mention manager Xabi Alonso, despite reportedly apologizing to him personally during training. Vinicius attributed his outburst to his passion for the club and his drive to win, stating, “Sometimes my passion gets the better of me because I always want to win and help my team.”

The incident has sparked debate among fans, with some feeling that Vinicius Jr. should have included Alonso in his apology. Real Madrid's management seems to be taking a lenient view, considering it a momentary emotional reaction. With Vinicius Jr. and the team focusing on their next match, the incident will likely be forgotten soon. Real Madrid currently tops La Liga with 27 points, five points ahead of Barcelona.

“Today I want to apologise to all Real Madrid fans for my reaction when I was substituted in El Clasico,” Vinicius said via his social media accounts. “As I have already done in person during today's training session, I also want to apologise again to my teammates, the club and the president.”

The 25-year-old attributed his outburst to his competitive drive, explaining: “Sometimes my passion gets the better of me because I always want to win and help my team. My competitive nature stems from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents.”

Hoy quiero pedir disculpas a todos los madridistas por mi reacción al ser sustituido en el Clásico.

Así como ya lo he hecho en persona durante el entrenamiento de hoy, también quiero pedir disculpas nuevamente a mis compañeros, club y presidente.

A veces la pasión me gana por…

— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) October 29, 2025

Vinicius Jr.'s relationship with manager Xabi Alonso has been strained since Alonso took over in May. Despite forming a strong partnership with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius has been substituted frequently this season. Alonso's decision to replace him in the 71st minute of El Clasico sparked a fiery reaction from Vinicius, who stormed off the pitch in anger.

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The drama didn't end there, as Vinicius reappeared on the field just before the final whistle, amidst a heated confrontation between the two teams following Pedri's red card. He was seen arguing with Barcelona players and had to be restrained by staff members.

Despite the tension, Real Madrid's focus remains on maintaining their lead in the LaLiga standings, where they currently sit atop the table with 27 points, five points clear of second-place Barcelona.