In Real Madrid’s match against Real Oviedo, Vinícius Júnior, though not in the starting lineup, still became the focal point of the game. The Brazilian forward came off the bench to score one goal and provide one assist, yet he once again landed himself in a public controversy due to a series of controversial actions and conflicts with fans.
At the start of the match, Vinícius was caught yawning on camera while sitting on the substitutes’ bench—a stark contrast to Militao beside him. Head coach Xabi Alonso opted to start Rodrygo, and Vinícius appeared distracted. Despite Real Madrid taking an early lead, their attacking rhythm failed to fully get going, prompting Alonso to bring on Vinícius later.
In just half an hour on the pitch, Vinícius scored a goal and set up an assist, proving his ability. However, he also earned a yellow card for diving during this period and argued endlessly with the referee. This move once again drew criticism from the outside, as he seems overly prone to having his mindset affected by the referee’s decisions. Notably, after assisting Mbappé, he reacted unusually—pointing at the referee and speaking to him—until Mbappé reached out to cover his mouth, diffusing the situation.
Vinícius’ taunts did not stop there. Home fans chanted "fool" at him for diving to get a yellow card, and in response, he made a gesture during his celebration, signaling for Oviedo to be relegated to La Liga 2. In the final moments of the match, he scored again and taunted the fans in the stands by putting his finger to his ear.
