Vinicius Jr posts grovelling apology to Real Madrid fans for El Clasico antics

VINICIUS JR has issued an apology to Real Madrid supporters for his furious reaction to being substituted against Barcelona on Sunday.

The 25-year-old was left in visible disbelief after being hauled off with 70 minutes left to play at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinicius did not contain his anger while leaving the pitch.

He was also caught by Spanish TV cameras questioning: “Me? Me? Gaffer, gaffer! Me?”

The Brazilian then stormed straight down the tunnel, appearing to yell: “It’s always me, I’m leaving the team. I’m leaving, I’d better leave.”

Vinicius eventually returned to the bench for the final minutes of the game.

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And now, three days on, the Real Madrid star has offered an apology to fans.

He wrote on social media: “Today I want to apologise to all the Madridistas for my reaction when I was substituted in the Clasico.

“Just as I have already done in person during today’s training, I also want to apologise again to my teammates, the club, and the president.

“Sometimes passion gets the better of me because I always want to win and help my team.

“My competitive character stems from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents.

“I promise to keep fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since the first day.”

Sources close to Vinicius have suggested the relationship between him and Xabi Alonso is almost irreparable.

The situation has even put Premier League clubs on alert as they eye a summer transfer for the rapid star.

The winger has netted 111 goals in 316 appearances for Real Madrid, in addition to eight in 43 for Brazil.

But it was Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham who fired Los Blancos to a 2-1 win over Barcelona at the weekend.