Vinicius Jr. produced a sparkling performance to inspire Real Madrid to an impressive 6-1 victory over Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, silencing recent criticism from fans.
The Brazilian winger, named UEFA man of the match, orchestrated the defeat with some dazzling dribbles, two assists and a spectacular goal.
However, the 25-year-old admitted after the match that the booing he has heard from the Bernabeu crowd in recent weeks had taken its toll.
“This performance means a lot because of everything that has happened in the last few days,” Vinicius said TNT Sports.
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«Changing coaches, losing the Spanish Super Cup final, eliminating from the Copa del Rey – playing for the biggest club in the world comes with high demands. Sometimes we don’t understand the booing, but I know the size of the club and the weight of the shirt.»
The hostility reached a peak during Saturday’s La Liga match against Levante, where Vinicius was booed throughout, especially during the starting line-up announcement.
Fans were left disillusioned after a turbulent month that included a Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona, an embarrassing 3-2 exit in the Copa del Rey to second-tier Albacete and the abrupt dismissal of manager Xabi Alonso after just seven months in charge.
Media reports of internal tensions, including clashes between Alonso and Vinicius, further darkened the mood at the Bernabeu.
But Tuesday’s emphatic performance, led by Vinicius, seemed to turn the tide.
«The only thing I can do is be on the pitch: give everything. I won’t always be technically perfect, but I will always give 100 percent for the team,» Vinicius said.
«I don’t want to be booed at home, where I feel comfortable. But the fans have their rights, and I am here to evolve. I want to stay at Real Madrid for a long time.»
Since joining Real Madrid in 2018, Vinicius has been an integral part of the club’s successes, winning the Champions League twice. He scored in both finals – against Liverpool in 2022 and Borussia Dortmund in 2024, the year he also won FIFA’s The Best Award.
Published on January 21, 2026
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