The ongoing tension between Vinicius Junior and Gavi has become a recurring theme in El Clásico. The Brazilian and Spanish players have a history of clashes from previous Real Madrid vs Barcelona meetings, and Sunday’s match at Camp Nou added another chapter to their list of altercations.
As revealed by Movistar’s “El Día Después” cameras, sparks flew once again between the two footballers, with their usual exchange of sharp remarks. Gavi taunted Vinicius about his missed Ballon d’Or, to which the Brazilian responded: “But I have the Champions League, I have the Champions League.”
The conversation continued, and Vinicius tried to downplay the tension: “I’m calm, I’m calm,” he clarified. Gavi then shot back: “Then just play and shut up.”
**Stays on the Pitch**
After the match, Gavi played down the latest clash with Vinicius in an interview with Movistar: “Vinicius is hot-headed like me. He’s a great player. I told him to shut up, that’s all. What happens on the pitch stays on the pitch.”