Real Madrid star at the centre of criticism after controversial gesture towards Oviedo fans | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Real Oviedo had plenty of talking points, but one of the biggest was the absence of Vinicius Jr. from the starting lineup.

Xabi Alonso made a bold decision to rest the Brazilian star, giving Rodrygo the chance to play on his preferred left wing.

The move paid off tactically, but it did not take long for Vinicius to make headlines once he was introduced in the second half.

The forward did manage to get on the scoresheet, showing once again how decisive he can be in front of goal.

However, his performance was overshadowed by yet another clash with the opposition crowd.

The moment he stepped onto the pitch, Vinicius was met with boos and insults from the Oviedo supporters.

Tensions only grew as the match went on, turning his appearance into one of the most talked-about moments of the night.

Heated exchange with Oviedo fans

After assisting Kylian Mbappe for Madrid’s second goal, Vinicius ran towards the stands and made gestures that provoked the home supporters.

This led to an ugly scene as objects were thrown from the crowd, including a bottle.

Mbappe tried to calm his teammate down, covering his mouth and urging him to stay composed, but the Brazilian continued to clash with the fans.

The drama peaked after Vinicius scored Madrid’s third goal, which sealed the victory.

Instead of a quiet celebration, he turned to the Oviedo crowd and made a “Second Division” hand gesture, mocking their team’s status.

The boos grew louder, creating a tense atmosphere inside the Carlos Tartiere stadium.

Even after the final whistle, the story did not end there. Vinicius took to social media, posting a photo of his goal celebration with the caption: “This is who I am.”

Real Madrid may have secured a win, but the focus once again fell on Vinicius and his stormy relationship with rival fans.