US EditionReal 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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Toni Kroos Defends Vinícius After His Outburst in El Clásico
Real Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu, but the celebration was overshadowed by Vinícius Jr.’s frustrated reaction after being substituted by Rodrygo in the 72nd minute. The Brazilian stormed off the field visibly upset, refusing to look at coach Xabi Alonso, muttering “I’m leaving this team” before heading straight down the tunnel — though he later returned to the bench.
Toni Kroos reacts to Real Madrid's victory over Barcelona & Vinícius Jr. drama
Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has provided his take on the club’s long-awaited latest triumph in El Clásico. As part of the latest episode of his personal podcast, Einfach mal Luppen, the subject of Sunday’s showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona took its place centre stage. And Kroos was full of praise for his former employers, in explaining: “I’m very happy that Real Madrid won. A well-deserved victory. They took advantage of Barcelona’s p…
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