A player in an orange uniform celebrates in a stadium full of spectators with a large banner in the background.
Vinícius with his mouth open and in the background the Etihad banner to Rodri | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Real Madrid Gets Back at Manchester City and Rodri, Vinícius Smiles

The white club wants to take revenge on Guardiola's team for Vinícius.

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Borja Díaz

What happened a few months ago with the Ballon d'Or seems to have pitted Rodri and Vinícius against each other. It's true that they haven't had any face-to-face encounters and there hasn't been any tension between them. But France Football's decision with its trophy has indeed caused a lot of controversy.

So much so that in the first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, there was a banner at the Etihad. It featured an image of Rodri with the Ballon d'Or and a message: "Stop crying with all your heart." It was directed at Vinícius, but they claimed it was aimed at Florentino.

A player in a Real Madrid training uniform raises his hand on the field.
Vinícius with his hand raised, waving | Real Madrid Confidencial

The truth is that the move backfired on them as the Brazilian destroyed them with his performance. He was key in two of the goals and ended up being named the MVP of the first leg. But in addition, Real Madrid is going to return the favor to the citizen team this Wednesday.

For the second leg, the club has prepared a tifo to welcome the players dedicated to Vinícius. They want to show their support for the Brazilian after everything that has happened. Undoubtedly a gesture of affection amid the uncertainty about his future.

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The banner in support of Vinícius will be a demonstration of the club's affection for him regarding the Ballon d'Or. In fact, they already showed it by deciding not to attend the gala where the award was presented. But now they are doing it again at a time that seems very delicate.

Two players in orange uniforms celebrate on the field during a match.
Vinícius and Mbappé celebrating a goal | Real Madrid Confidencial

A few days ago, we learned that Vinícius had met with an emissary from Saudi Arabia. It was in 2023 through a videoconference, but he was interested in the sports and personal project. That complicates his situation a bit more with his contract still not renewed.

In the white team, there is no panic, but they are alert to what might happen. Especially this summer, which is when they should negotiate with the Brazilian for the extension of his contract. That's why having gestures like this can help bring him closer.

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