The 25-year-old, who has been repeatedly targeted for racial abuse in Spain for several years, was also abused before the match.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has apologized to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and forward Vinícius Júnior after arguing with the player during a Spanish Super Cup match.

Vinicius Junior's moment of magic for Real Madrid in their Super Cup clash with Clasico rivals Barcelona counted for little in the grand scheme of things, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat, but it did see him match a notable record.

Ever since Vinicius Jr scored the match winner for Real Madrid in the 2021–22 Champions League final, he’s become a pivotal difference-maker in the 15 finals he’s played for the biggest club in the world. Reaching the milestone at just 25 years old makes it all the more impressive.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr has issued a rallying cry ahead of the Spanish Super Cup, insisting that victory in Saudi Arabia could define their entire campaign. With Kylian Mbappe sidelined by injury,

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has apologized to Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. and President Florentino Perez for comments made during the Spanish Super Cup.

Vinicius has often found himself embroiled in controversy when it comes to his on-field antics and was recently the victim of taunts from Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Super Cup semifinal.

Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. had a heated moment with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone in the Spanish Supercup semifinal.