Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has voiced his emotional distress over the frequent hostility he faces from home supporters when his performance levels dip. Despite a masterful display in Tuesday night’s 6-0 Champions League demolition of Monaco, where he netted a goal and provided two assists, the Brazilian international admitted that the recent treatment from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd hurts him. The winger previously enjoyed undisputed status as the club’s primary figurehead until the arrival of Kylian Mbappe last season shifted the fan base’s adoration toward the French captain.
The 25-year-old clarified that while he finds the booing uncomfortable, he remains deeply committed to a future in the Spanish capital. His current contract enters its final year this summer, yet Vinicius maintains a calm outlook regarding his longevity at the club. He expressed absolute confidence in the Real Madrid hierarchy to finalize a new agreement when the timing is appropriate. He emphasized his desire to leave a lasting legacy at the club while acknowledging the relentless pressure that comes with wearing the white shirt.
Throughout the lopsided victory over the French visitors, Vinicius demonstrated the elite quality that has defined his tenure in Spain. He noted that increased involvement in the play allows him to influence games more effectively, a factor he believes helps him meet the high expectations of the Madrid faithful. Despite the friction with certain sections of the crowd, the forward reaffirmed his loyalty and his drive to continue evolving as a player under the demanding spotlight of world football’s most scrutinized stage.
Following the match, Vinicius Junior spoke candidly with TNT Sports: “I want to stay at Real Madrid for a long time. My renewal? I have another year left. We’re very relaxed. I trust the president, he trusts me, we have a very good relationship. We will sort things out in the right time. No hurry. It makes me very sad. I don’t want to be booed at home…in the last few games, I didn’t feel comfortable because whenever I did something wrong, they booed me. But the fans have the right.
They pay a very expensive ticket. I do NOT want to be booed in my own home, where I feel comfortable. The fans have their rights, I don’t understand it, but I’m here to keep evolving. I want to be remembered for everything I’ve done for this club, but the demands are high, and I have to meet them every day. I try to give everything for this shirt and the club that has given me so much. For sure when I can get more touches on the ball, it’s better for me.”
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