Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was optimistic despite his team falling to a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the Spanish Super Cup.

When the second half started, things seemed a bit calmer, but the scuffle resumed in the 81st minute. Xabi Alonso took Vini off the field to give Arda Güler some minutes, and "Cholo" said again, "Listen to the stadium as they boo you."

Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde joined Alonso in supporting Vinicius Jr after Sunday’s victory. The Uruguayan posted a photo of his teammate hugging his son, who featured alongside his brother as two of the team’s mascots against Real Betis.

Jude Bellingham has hit back at critics regarding his goal output this season, insisting his deeper role is necessary to accommodate Kylian Mbappe’s prolific nature at Real Madrid. The England midfielder also offered staunch support for teammate Vinicius Jr, describing the Brazilian as 'electric' despite his struggles under coach Xabi Alonso.