""The Clásico is like that; there are a lot of things happening on and off the pitch. We try to maintain a balance, but it's not always possible. We didn't want to offend anyone, not Barça players, nor the fans. We know that when we step onto the pitch, we have to defend our side, and that's how it was today.""
""rob and complain.""
Vinícius Júnior reacted angrily after being substituted in the 72nd minute and initially questioned coach Xabi Alonso's decision. He returned to the bench, took part in a full-time confrontation, attempted to confront Lamine Yamal, and received a yellow card. Five players were yellow-carded after the scuffle and substitute Andriy Lunin was sent off. The Clásico build-up included comments from Yamal accusing Madrid of "rob and complain." Coach Xabi Alonso tried to downplay Vinícius' reaction and the end-of-game scenes while focusing on positives from the match.
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