Barcelona and Real Madrid clashed this Saturday in another edition of El Clasico. It was a crucial matchup in the race for the 2023-2024 La Liga as both teams were only separated by one point.
During the first half, Xavi and Vinicius Jr went viral thanks to a heated exchange of words on the sideline. Real Madrid’s player complained about a supposed foul by Nelson Araujo but, Barcelona’s coach wouldn’t have it.
In that moment, Xavi approached to Vinicius Jr and held the Brazilian’s face. Many fans thought this would spark a brawl. However, the player took it lightly and smiled about the situation.
Vinicius Jr and another controversial episode in El Clasico
A few minutes later, Ferran Torres tackled Vinicius Jr trying to stop a counterattack by Real Madrid. It was kind of a rugby move. That’s why, in the process of falling, Vini hit the Spanish player in the head. However, a fight was also avoided.
Miguel Angel Fernandez Castro is a sports writer and analyst at Bolavip US, specializing in NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, Soccer, Tennis, and Golf. With over 15 years of experience, he has served as a broadcaster, commentator, and reporter at Grupo ACIR Radio in Mexico, covering major global events such as the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, FIFA Confederations Cup, World Baseball Classic, Pan American Games, PGA Tour, and ATP Tour. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
