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Lienen Slams Real Madrid Stars: 'Unbearable' Vinicius!
17 Apr
Summary
- Manager slams Real Madrid stars for theatrics and diving.
- Vinicius Junior argued with Jude Bellingham on pitch.
- The incident occurred during a Champions League defeat.

Christoph Lienen, speaking on his podcast "Der Sechzehner," delivered a sharp critique of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and an unnamed second player, focusing on perceived unsportsmanlike conduct. Lienen expressed frustration with the Brazilian winger's "theatrics" and "diving," finding his play increasingly difficult to watch. This sentiment was amplified by an incident during Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second-leg defeat in Munich.
During the match, with the scoreline indicating a 3-4 loss, Vinicius Junior lost possession to opponent Dayot Upamecano and notably ignored a call from teammate Jude Bellingham. Video evidence captured the exchange where Vinicius Junior retorted aggressively to Bellingham. This interaction appears to have solidified Lienen's critical assessment of the player's demeanor.