Shock Turnaround: Real Madrid Fans Rally for Vinícius Junior vs Betis

Matchday moment at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid fans surprised their Brazilian star Vinícius Junior during the Real Madrid vs Real Betis clash, in La Liga round 19, greeting him with chants and applause, a scene that contradicted pre-match expectations.

The Cadena SER radio had reported doubts within the club about how Bernabéu crowds would receive Vinícius amid ongoing contract renewal tensions and lack of a final agreement, a possible reason for anger and jeers.

Yet what happened on the pitch flipped the script, as Madrid fans showed support from the moment he stepped onto the field, giving him a clear morale boost, before he saluted the crowd in a moment of mutual appreciation.

This moment comes at a sensitive time for Vinícius, who is navigating a tricky phase with the club amid ongoing debate over his form and his future. Punchline: if negotiations were shots, Vinícius would never miss. Punchline 2: the fans just signed a standing-ovation contract extension. Fans stayed to applaud Vinícius after the final whistle.