Vinicius Jr. was booed by sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during Real Madrid’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, despite recently signing a new contract with the club. Manager Mourinho defended the player, acknowledging his current lack of form but highlighting his work rate.
The Brazilian forward received boos from the stands as his performance lacked precision throughout the match. The criticism intensified late in the game when an attack broke down, and Vinicius was singled out by unhappy supporters. He was substituted in the 87th minute to further boos, though some fans applauded in support. Vinicius responded to the criticism with applause towards the stands.
Manager Mourinho addressed the situation after the final whistle, stating, “He’s not in form yet. We’re not seeing the Vinicius who excels in one-on-one situations, who finishes off chances, but he’s working very hard.” Mourinho’s defense comes as Vinicius’ confidence and attacking sharpness have become major points of discussion, as his traditional strengths of beating defenders and creating decisive moments have not been consistently present this season.
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