Vinicius responds to Simeone with a masterful 'provocation'

Spanish media paid special attention to Vinicius's reaction after the Madrid derby, as the Brazilian star shone on the field while cleverly "retaliating" against Simeone's controversial statement.

From the perspective of Spanish media, Vinícius Júnior remained the focal point after the tense Madrid derby. The Brazilian star not only scored a double to help Real Madrid defeat Atlético de Madrid, but also created a series of controversial incidents with opponents, particularly in terms of words and attitude.

The relationship between Vinicius and coach Diego Pablo Simeone has long been tense. The peak occurred in January when Simeone made a provocative remark: “Florentino Perez will send you away, remember my words.” And in this rematch, Vinicius gave his answer in his own way—both on the pitch and through his suggestive post-match statements. The core of the story lies in the Brazilian player's direct yet clever "retaliation."

According to Sport.es, when leaving the field after the victory, Vinicius smiled and said sarcastically: “They will sell me, they will sell me!” This statement clearly targeted Simeone's earlier remark, affirming that he was not being pushed out, but instead was the decisive factor in the Royal team's victory.

Not stopping there, Vinicius continued his "verbal duel" with Giuliano Simeone—Simeone's son. After a collision, he taunted: “That's a good wingback. Should play as a defender more often.” This incident further heated the already intense atmosphere of the derby.

Besides Giuliano, Real Madrid's forward also had clashes with Koke and other Atletico players. According to Spanish press, this is not surprising, as Vinicius has long been known for his emotional playing style, sometimes exceeding professional boundaries and easily frustrating opponents.

In terms of results, this victory helped Real Madrid narrow the gap to 4 points behind Barcelona in the title race. Notably, Álvaro Arbeloa's team remained effective despite the absence of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé. However, the way Vinicius both shone and "retaliated" against Simeone is the detail that particularly caught the attention of Spanish media after the match.