"TV cameras first picked up the pair debating an Atletico penalty appeal in the first half, before Simeone appeared to repeatedly tell Vinicius that Real "were going to get rid of him." Simeone and Vinícius were later both shown yellow cards after exchanging words as the Brazil international was substituted late in the game, with Real coach Xabi Alonso and other coaching staff having to intervene."
"Later, Vinícius commented "you've lost another knockout tie," on an Instagram reel of the touchline fracas, posted by the journalist Fabrizio Romano. Vinícius is in a difficult run of form -- having now gone 16 consecutive games in all competitions without scoring a goal -- and ESPN has reported that talks over a new contract at Madrid remain stalled, with his current deal up in 2027."
Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal in Jeddah to reach the final against Barcelona. TV footage captured a touchline exchange during an Atlético penalty appeal and a later verbal confrontation as Vinícius was substituted, resulting in yellow cards for both Vinícius and coach Diego Simeone. Simeone appeared to tell Vinícius that Real "were going to get rid of him" and later said he "couldn't remember" the exchange. Real coach Xabi Alonso criticised Simeone's conduct, and Vinícius then posted "you've lost another knockout tie" on social media. Vinícius has now gone 16 games without scoring and contract talks remain stalled with his deal ending in 2027.
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