Overview
- Days after heavy jeers at the Bernabéu following a Copa loss, Vinicius delivered three assists and a goal in a 6:1 win over Monaco.
- Cadena SER shared tunnel footage showing a dejected Vinicius being consoled by Kylian Mbappé before the earlier Levante match.
- Mbappé urged supporters not to single out individuals and said teammates must protect Vinicius, while noting he understands fan frustration from his own experience as a spectator.
- Post‑match, Vinicius said the boos left him very sad and reminded fans he is only human as he called for unity at the club.
- The forward’s celebration with Arbeloa was read by Spanish outlets as both a show of unity and a possible jab at dismissed coach Xabi Alonso, as Toni Kroos noted that being booed at the Bernabéu often comes with being a big name.