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Vinicius Junior issued a public apology to real Madrid Fans after his angry reaction after being substituted in Sunday’s El Clasico win barcelona,
The Brazil international walked straight down the tunnel and appeared to have a few words for his manager xabi alonso After being dismissed in the 71st minute.
And while the 25-year-old said in his statement that he had apologized to his Madrid teammates and club president Florentino Pérez, there was no mention of Alonso.
As he walked away, the forward was reportedly caught on broadcast camera saying: “Always me! I’m leaving the team. It’s better if I leave, I’m leaving.”
Vinicius has been substituted before full-time on several occasions this season, which is Alonso’s first campaign in charge after replacing Carlo Ancelotti in the summer.
“Today I want to apologize to all Madridians for my reaction when I was substituted in the Clasico,” Vinicius said on Wednesday.
“As I have already done personally during today’s training, I would like to apologize again to my teammates, the club and the president.
“Sometimes passion gets the best of me because I always want to win and help my team.
“My competitive character stems from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents.
“I promise to keep fighting every moment for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done from day one.”
Alonso revealed after the 2–1 win over Barcelona that Vinicius’ reaction to the substitution would be “discussed” internally.
Vinicius came out of the tunnel at full-time to take part in the heated scenes that followed Pedri’s red card and was forced away from Barcelona players.
“I interpret it simply. We don’t need to make too much of it,” said Alonso. “This is the stress of the moment for them and for us. These clashes happen all the time.”