The Madrid derby never disappoints, but last night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final has ignited a new controversy after Diego Simeone’s post-match comments about his clash with Vinícius Jr sent shockwaves across Spanish football.
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid to book their place in the Super Cup final, yet the spotlight quickly shifted away from the result. Instead, attention centred on a tense touchline exchange involving Simeone, Vinícius, and Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso.
Following the game, Simeone was asked directly about what he said to Vinícius Jr during a heated moment. His response stunned many.
“What did I say to Vinícius? I do not remember… I have a bad memory,” the Atlético manager claimed, brushing off the incident with a smirk that only added fuel to the fire.
According to footage and reports highlighted by Fabrizio Romano-linked sources, Xabi Alonso confronted Simeone during the match after overhearing the exchange. “I heard what Simeone said to Vini, and I didn’t like it,” Alonso reportedly told El Cholo. “You can’t talk like that, some things cross the line. It’s unacceptable.”