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Real Madrid Legend Defends Vinicius Junior’s Behavior in El Clasico

Toni Kroos empathized with Vinícius Júnior's reaction to substitution, noting the intense pressure of El Clásico and the player's strong season performance with nine goal contributions.

  • On Oct 28, 2025, Toni Kroos defended Vinícius Júnior's angry reaction after the Clásico, saying 'I never liked being substituted either' on his podcast Einfach mal Luppen.
  • At the Bernabéu, Vinícius Júnior was visibly upset after being substituted during Madrid's two one LaLiga win over Barcelona, walking straight down the tunnel.
  • In front of 80,000 fans, Vinícius's reaction partly overshadowed Real Madrid's first win against Barcelona in over a year, with Kroos calling the 2-1 Clásico an 'exceptional emotional situation.'
  • ESPN reported the relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso is strained, and Vinícius plans to speak with teammates before meeting Alonso when training resumes on Wednesday.
  • Off-Field, contract talks are stalled after Madrid's offer omitted 10 million, and Alonso has left Vinícius Júnior out of the starting eleven three times this season.
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