Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were in scintillating form as Real Madrid celebrated a comprehensive 6-1 victory over AS Monaco in what was Alvaro Arbeloa's first Champions League game in charge.
Jude Bellingham has moved quickly to defend and back Vinicius Junior, insisting the Real Madrid forward remained decisive despite a long wait for a goal ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid in Jeddah tonight.
Vinicius Junior has called for hope and renewed determination as Real Madrid look to turn the page on a difficult 2025.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has played down Vinicius Junior's angry reaction to being substituted in Real Madrid's 2-1 Clasico win over Barcelona, confirming that the forward admitted his mistake and apologised.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has publicly apologised for his emotional reaction during El Clasico, a move that manager Xabi Alonso is believed to have greatly appreciated.
Real Madrid's 2–1 victory over Barcelona might have reinforced their dominance in La Liga, but instead it exposed growing tension between head coach Xabi Alonso and star winger Vinicius Junior.