Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Defends Conduct After 2-1 El Clasico Win Over Barcelona

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. expressed that neither he nor his teammates intended to offend FC Barcelona players or fans during the intense 2-1 El Clasico victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite his visible frustration after being substituted and involvement in a post-match brawl, Vinicius emphasized the need to defend their side and appreciated the passionate support from Madrid fans. The match's tension was heightened by prior comments from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal accusing Madrid of "robbing and complaining," which contributed to the heated confrontations on and off the pitch. Coach Xabi Alonso downplayed Vinicius's reaction and the scuffles, attributing them to the moment's tension and focusing on the positive aspects of the game. Five players were booked following the full-time altercation, with Madrid substitute Andriy Lunin receiving a red card. Vinicius remains hopeful that the team can maintain momentum and achieve significant success this season with continued fan support.