Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior mocked Atletico Madrid fans with a "zero" gesture after his team's controversial Champions League shootout win. Despite missing a penalty, he taunted Atletico over their lack of UCL titles. His actions sparked backlash, adding fuel to the heated Madrid rivalry.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior stirred controversy after his side's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Despite missing a crucial penalty during normal time, the Brazilian made headlines by taunting Atletico fans with a “zero” gesture, referencing their lack of Champions League titles compared to Real Madrid’s record 15.
Following the match, Vinicius took to Instagram to further mock Atletico, captioning a post: "THERE IS ONLY ONE MADRID!!!! How great it is to be from the best club in the world!!!" His actions sparked heated reactions from Atletico supporters, who were already frustrated by what they saw as an unfair VAR decision that ruled out Julian Alvarez’s penalty for a double touch.
Real Madrid ultimately secured a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a tense 4-2 shootout win, overcoming a spirited Atletico side that had led 1-0 on the night. The result, however, was overshadowed by heated debates over officiating decisions and post-match antics.
Vinicius’ gesture and social media post added fuel to an already intense rivalry, with Atletico fans and players expressing their frustration over the perceived arrogance of their city rivals. Meanwhile, Real Madrid supporters defended their star, viewing his actions as a justified response to years of hostility from Atletico fans.
With emotions running high, both teams now turn their attention back to domestic competition, but the drama from this fiery encounter is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon.
