The 17th-round showdown between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid continues to make headlines. Vinicius Junior, visibly irritated when leaving the pitch, made a deplorable gesture towards the Vallecas crowd. Real Madrid sits third in La Liga.
With the opportunity to take the league lead before Barcelona's match against Leganès on Sunday, Carlo Ancelotti's team only managed a disappointing 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Vinicius Junior, who started on the bench, entered the game at the beginning of the second half. After a few minutes of play, the Real Madrid winger was booked for a yellow card after protesting a referee's decision, which will cause him to miss the next match against Sevilla.
The Controversial Gesture Upon Leaving the Pitch
Vinicius Junior didn't calm down after the match. Frustrated by a non-awarded penalty in his favor in the 75th minute, the Brazilian, who missed the 2024 Ballon d'Or due to his supposed explosive and unsportsmanlike character, made headlines again. As shown in a video circulating on Spanish social media, Vini targeted Rayo Vallecano supporters after the final whistle, promising them relegation to the second division at the end of the season.
Instead of channeling his emotions and frustration, Vini made things worse with this unnecessary outburst. As a 24-year-old Brazilian star of Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior continues to spark controversy. In a live radio interview with Cope after the 3-3 draw, Raúl MartÃn Presa, president of Rayo Vallecano, expressed disappointment in Vinicius Junior's behavior.