Vinicius Jr. & Simeone Clash in Super Cup Heat

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal held in Saudi Arabia, advancing to face Barcelona in the final. The match saw a controversial moment when Vinicius Jr. was substituted and engaged in a heated exchange with Atletico manager Diego Simeone. Simeone's words to the Brazilian forward, reportedly overheard by cameras, included a warning about his future at Real Madrid, mentioning president Florentino Pérez.

Simeone addressed the incident post-match, emphasizing that what happens on the field stays on the field and expressing respect for Real Madrid players. This confrontation adds to ongoing speculation surrounding Vinicius Jr.'s future at Real Madrid, fueled by reports of off-field issues and recent whistles from some fans, despite manager Xabi Alonso's defense of the player's contributions.

Real Madrid now prepares to contest the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday. This is a rematch of last season's final, which Barcelona won convincingly. Los Blancos aim to secure the first trophy of the 2025-26 season, having already defeated Barcelona once in La Liga earlier this season.