Watch: Real Madrid megastar booed by Santiago Bernabeu crowd despite win over Inter Milan
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. faced boos from home fans during a Champions League victory over Inter Milan due to a lack of precision in his performance. Despite his recent long-term contract extension, the player's relationship with the crowd has become strained, though manager Jose Mourinho has publicly defended his work rate.
Why it matters
This reflects the intense pressure and high expectations placed on star athletes in elite European football, where performance dips can quickly lead to fan backlash.
Vinicius Jr . is facing growing frustration from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd after another difficult performance in Real Madrid's 2–1 Champions League victory over Inter Milan .
The Brazilian left the pitch without a goal or assist and was repeatedly booed as supporters became increasingly unhappy with his lack of precision.
Notably, Vinicius has only recently ended one of the summer's biggest transfer sagas by agreeing a new contract with Real Madrid that runs until 2032 after months of negotiations.
Yet despite securing his long-term future, his relationship with the Bernabeu has suddenly become more complicated.
The criticism intensified as the match against Inter progressed.
Vinicius remained involved defensively and worked hard, but his lack of sharpness in the final third continued to frustrate the home support.
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