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Vinicius Junior Booed by Real Madrid Fans After Sevilla Win

Published 22 December 2025

Vinicius Junior, the Brazilian winger for Real Madrid, faced boos from sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during and after the team's 2-0 victory over Sevilla on Saturday, prompting a swift social media response that has intensified speculation about his future at the club.

The match, which saw goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, highlighted ongoing frustrations with Junior's form. Before kickoff, his name drew boos over the public address system, and the reaction grew louder when coach Xabi Alonso substituted him in the 82nd minute. While some fans applauded, the audible disapproval underscored a divide in supporter sentiment. Junior had contributed positively on the pitch, completing six successful dribbles, creating one big chance, and winning 10 of 13 duels, but his overall output has fallen short of expectations this season.

Minutes after the final whistle, while still in the dressing room, Junior updated his Instagram profile picture from an image of him holding a Real Madrid jersey to one showing him in Brazil's yellow kit. He also shared post-match photos without a caption beyond an ellipsis, a move that quickly sparked debate among fans and observers....

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