Vinícius Júnior's Oviedo vs. Real Madrid Controversial Celebration

Muhe - Monday, 25 August 2025 | 01:00 PM (WIB)

Vinícius Júnior's Oviedo vs. Real Madrid Controversial Celebration

Real Madrid overpowered Real Oviedo 3-0 in a La Liga match on Sunday (August 24, 2025). Kylian Mbappé scored twice, while Vinícius Júnior wrapped up the win in injury time. The actual highlight, however, was Vinícius's explosive celebration, which ignited social media and football enthusiasts with passionate controversy.

Boos from the Spectators Since Warm-Up

Throughout the warm-up, Vinícius had faced catcalls and abusive chants by sections of home fans at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. That tension was carried over when he came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute. Rather than being defeated, though, the Brazilian superstar responded with an otherworldly display.

Answers on the Pitch: Assists and the Final Goal

Vinícius's arrival sent a message at once. He created Mbappé's second goal with a cunning assist, before ending the game as a contest with stoppage-time goal. His calm finish wrapped up Madrid's 3-0 victory and demonstrated a toughened mentality in adversity.

The "Go Back to Segunda Division" Party Causes Stir

According to his objective, Vinícius made two fingers to the audience. The act was reported to be an insult to Oviedo to "go back to the Segunda Division," the Spanish second division football. The gesture had a immediate strong backlash: some saw it as too much provocation, others believed that it was only a fleeting expression of the moment after what he had been subjected to as insults since the game began.

A Gesture of Resistance or a Spark of Hostility?

The jubilation over this gesture put the spotlight on Vinícius's nature as a flashy player, yet also divisive. For Madrid fans, the gesture was seen as one of defiance against improper conduct by the stands. To neutrals, however, it may escalate the rift between Vinícius and rival fans, who have already fallen out with him before.Oviedo vs. Madrid was not just a one-sided win on the pitch. The match also came along as a stage for drama between Vinícius and the audience at home. A goal, an assist, and a controversy in celebration, and Vinícius once more proved himself to be a player not only guilty of controlling the fate of a match but also one who always tends to create stories off the pitch.Whatever the explanation, one thing is certain: Vinícius remains one of the best-watched men in modern football.