Video: Alonso condemns Simeone’s taunt to Vinicius in victory against Atletico Madrid
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has condemned Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone for his on-pitch verbal jabs at Vinicius Jr. during Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, labeling the behaviour as crossing serious personal boundaries.
@dailyeconomy8 Video: Alonso condemns Simeone’s taunt to Vinicius in victory against Atletico Madrid Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has condemned Atlético Madrid’s Diego Simeone for his on-pitch verbal jabs at Vinicius Jr. during Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, labeling the behaviour as crossing serious personal boundaries. The heated exchange unfolded as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory, with Vinicius playing a pivotal role despite the provocation. Alonso did not hold back in his post-match comments, directly addressing Simeone’s words to the Brazilian star. “I heard what Simeone said to Vini, and I didn’t like it,” Alonso stated. He added emphatically, “You can not talk like that, some things cross the line.” Reports detail Simeone targeting the substitute Vinicius twice—once in the first half with a stark warning tied to transfer rumours and club president Florentino Pérez: “Vini, Florentino is gonna kick you out, he’ll kick you out, mark my words, remember it.” In the second half, Simeone urged, “Vini, Vini, listen to the crowd. They’re booing you, listen!”—a moment that underscored the substitute’s history of enduring racist abuse and crowd hostility. This clash amplifies the long-simmering rivalry in the Madrid derby, where Alonso’s staunch defense highlighted Vinicius’s resilience amid adversity. The winger’s contributions proved decisive in propelling Real Madrid toward the final.
Video: Alonso condemns Simeone’s taunt to Vinicius in victory against Atletico Madrid
The heated exchange unfolded as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory, with Vinicius playing a pivotal role despite the provocation.
Alonso did not hold back in his post-match comments, directly addressing Simeone’s words to the Brazilian star.
“I heard what Simeone said to Vini, and I didn’t like it,” Alonso stated.
He added emphatically, “You can not talk like that, some things cross the line.”
Reports detail Simeone targeting the substitute Vinicius twice—once in the first half with a stark warning tied to transfer rumours and club president Florentino Pérez: “Vini, Florentino is gonna kick you out, he’ll kick you out, mark my words, remember it.”
In the second half, Simeone urged, “Vini, Vini, listen to the crowd. They’re booing you, listen!”—a moment that underscored the substitute’s history of enduring racist abuse and crowd hostility.
This clash amplifies the long-simmering rivalry in the Madrid derby, where Alonso’s staunch defense highlighted Vinicius’s resilience amid adversity.
The winger’s contributions proved decisive in propelling Real Madrid toward the final.
