Vinicus Jr insults Real Mallorca defenders. Sunday’s 1-0 setback to RCD Mallorca for Real Madrid was highlighted by Vinicius Junior (5 February). The hosts earned all three points thanks to an own goal by Nacho early in the first half. Vinicius, however, was the target of the hosts’ defenders’ attention because he was fouled a total of 10 times during the game.
The Brazilian international was being fought off by players like Pablo Maffeo and Antonio Raillo, among others. Vinicius allegedly warned the Spanish team that they were “extremely poor” about their play on the field, according to El Chiringuito (h/t Football-Espana). You will never have as much money as me, he added, adding that they must hunt for another employment once they stop playing football. The penalty that Marco Asensio, a former player for Mallorca, missed was won by Vinicius.
The number 20 of Real Madrid has played in 31 games this season in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and dishing out six assists. The winger, who earns €270,000 a week, is considered one of the best dribblers on the sides while playing one-on-one.
He is a challenge for any defender to contain due to his sheer pace and dribbling abilities. But doing so also frequently places him in his adversary’s sights. Thibaut Courtois, a teammate, has already encouraged officials to properly safeguard the 22-year-old player on the field. He has received more fouls than any other player in La Liga this season with 79 total.
After scoring a goal, Vinicius Junior frequently dances with the crowd, both at home and abroad. His opponents are starting to see it more frequently as he continues to refine his craft, as it has become his signature celebration. In the stadium and on social media, he has also been the target of notable racial abuse. Additionally, he frequently observes himself getting into spirited altercations on the field.
Antonio Raillo of Mallorca claims that Vinicius frequently provokes his adversaries before claiming his innocence after the fact. The Spanish center-back said the following his team’s 4-1 La Liga loss against Real Madrid in September (h/t Managing Madrid): “Vinicius? Let him dance, but not while he denigrates and mocks his coworkers. Then, when he is accused of being offensive, he utilizes the racist joker.”
At Santiago Bernabeu, the 22-year-old scored once as his team easily defeated the opposition. However, Real Madrid now trails league leader Barcelona by eight points as a result of the loss in the reverse match.
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