Real Madrid players sitting on the bench, one of them covering his face with his hands, showing an expression of frustration or sadness.
Vinicius on the bench | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Vinicius's image that outrages all Madridists at PSG - Madrid, unacceptable

The cameras of the broadcast focused on the bench with the score at 3-0, and the Brazilian was seen smiling

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Alex Moreno

PSG's thrashing of Real Madrid (4-0) in the Club World Cup semifinals has left images best forgotten. However, one of them has caused particular outrage among Madrid fans.

It was the 82nd minute. Real Madrid was losing 3-0 and was completely out of the match. At that moment, the cameras focused on the Madrid bench.

There, Vinicius Jr., with a smiling face, was chatting with a teammate while laughing. This scene has set social media ablaze.

An inappropriate gesture

In the midst of a collective disaster, seeing Madrid's number 7 smiling has been interpreted as a lack of commitment.

Many fans have expressed their discomfort on social media. They consider that attitude unacceptable when the team is being humiliated in an international semifinal.

The gesture contrasts with the frustration shown by other teammates, who were aware of the gravity of the result.

Real Madrid player with his head down during a match in which PSG is winning 3-0, with substitution information in the bottom left corner
Vinicius's exit from the field | Real Madrid Confidencial

The image also comes at one of the worst sporting moments for Vinicius. His performance in this Club World Cup has been disappointing.

He was not very involved, showed no ability to get past defenders, and was far from his best version. Against PSG, he once again went unnoticed.

He did not create danger, did not link up with his teammates, and lost countless balls.

Very poor numbers

His statistics against PSG say it all:

  • 65 minutes played.
  • 1 blocked shot.
  • Only 1 completed dribble.
  • 10 accurate passes out of 14 attempts.
  • 2 failed crosses.
  • 1 successful long pass.
  • 7 balls lost.

A performance well below what is desired for a star like him. There was no sign of the decisive player he was last season.

Bad moment and growing criticism

Vinicius has not had a good year. Injuries, controversies, and inconsistency have marked his season. This Club World Cup, which was supposed to be his redemption, has ended up being another negative chapter.

Madridism, hurt by the elimination and the way it happened, has not overlooked that smile. In matches like this, another attitude is expected. Even more so from one of the leaders of the project.

Vinicius will have to reflect. Because Real Madrid's badge demands much more.

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