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Real Madrid's Vinicius Faces Fan Backlash Amid Struggles

2/2/2026

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Real Madrid faces early exits from the Copa del Rey and Champions League play-offs and sits behind Barcelona in La Liga.
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid forward, has become a target for fan anger after scoring only once in La Liga since October, contrasted with Kylian Mbappe's higher tally.
Columnist Guillem Balague says fans view Vinicius as foreign and disrespectful, while his Instagram changes and racism remarks deepen discontent.

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Real Madrid faces early exits from the Copa del Rey and Champions League play-offs and sits behind Barcelona in La Liga.
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid forward, has become a target for fan anger after scoring only once in La Liga since October, contrasted with Kylian Mbappe's higher tally.
Columnist Guillem Balague says fans view Vinicius as foreign and disrespectful, while his Instagram changes and racism remarks deepen discontent.