The Brazilian star Issues Apology to Real Madrid Fans

Los Merengues attacker Vinicius Jr has expressed regret to the fanbase for his reaction when taken off in Sunday's heated Clasico clash victory.

Vinicius was substituted in the second half and displayed his frustration by going straight off the pitch.

The Brazilian subsequently came back to the bench and, following his side's 2-1 win, attempted to approach Barça's youngster Yamal during unpleasant post-match incidents.

"Now I want to apologise to all the Madridistas for my response when I was taken off in the Clasico," Vinicius posted on his account.

"In the same way as I have previously expressed during today's training, I would like to express regret anew to my team-mates, the team, and the club president.

"Sometimes passion takes over me because I always want to triumph and assist my club. My winning mentality originates in the love I have for this team and each thing it stands for."

Vinicius signed for Madrid from Flamengo in recent years for a significant fee and has accumulated triple figures in 335 appearances.

But his career in the Madrid is unclear with speculation in lately stating that Los Blancos would consider permitting the 25-year-old move on if they obtained a appropriate bid.

When he was taken off on Sunday, cameras from coverage provider the service picked him up stating: "Always me! I'm leaving the team! It's preferable if I go, I'm going."

In his latest message on X, Vinicius stated: "I promise to keep fighting constantly for the good of Real Madrid, as I have performed since the initial arrival."

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