Despite a convincing victory against Sevilla on Saturday night, highlighted by Kylian Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, Vinicius Jr drew attention for the wrong reasons.
Booed when Carlo Ancelotti substituted him late in the match, the Brazilian forward later changed his social media profile picture to one of himself wearing the Brazil national team jersey, a gesture that many fans interpreted as provocation.
The situation has only worsened since. Vinicius Jr left for Dubai amid mounting criticism, while discontent at the Bernabeu continues to grow. According to Marca, 86% of Madrid supporters now believe the club should sell him, convinced that his relationship with the fans has reached a point of no return. Many had already expressed irritation at his attitude on the bench during the Copa del Rey match against Talavera, and recent events have only deepened that frustration.
Inside the club, however, the message differs. Real Madrid’s management continues to back the player and pushes to secure a contract extension before the end of the season to prevent him from entering the final year of his deal. This stance clashes with Xabi Alonso, whose relationship with the former Flamengo player remains tense, and with a section of the fanbase. The dressing room, though, has made its choice. Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Endrick publicly showed their support on social media, reinforcing Vinicius Jr’s standing within the squad, even as his goal drought stretches to 14 matches and the debate around his future intensifies.