23.03.2026 11:23
In the derby where Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2, Vinicius Junior stood out. The Brazilian star played a significant role in his team's victory by scoring two goals. In the 86th minute of the match, Vinicius, who was substituted, drew attention with a mocking gesture as he passed by Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone. Following the events, Vinicius Junior's performance in the derby and his gesture towards Simeone were interpreted by the football community as "revenge taken."
In the derby where Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2, Vinicius Junior made headlines not only with his goals but also with his gesture towards Diego Simeone.
STEPPED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WITH GOALS
In the match played at Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Junior scored two goals, playing a leading role in his team's victory and standing out with his performance.
CAREFUL GESTURE DREW ATTENTION
In the 86th minute of the match, the Brazilian star, who was substituted, made a mocking gesture while passing in front of Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone, smiling sarcastically. Simeone protested to the fourth official after this behavior.
CONTINUATION OF PAST TENSION
The tension between the two dates back to the Supercopa de España semi-final played in January. It was known that in that match, Simeone had said to Vinicius, "Florentino will fire you," and that these remarks had raised the tension between the two. Vinicius had also responded to Simeone with a post after the match.
REVENGE CAME IN THE DERBY
Following the events, Vinicius Junior's performance in the derby and his gesture towards Simeone were interpreted in the football community as "revenge taken."