Booed by fans, Vini is comforted by Mbappé before the game.

Life isn’t easy for Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid. The Brazilian international was booed by Madrid fans before, during, and after the game against Levante, which marked the return to winning ways for Los Blancos after defeats against Barcelona in the Super Cup and Albacete in the Copa del Rey.

When Real Madrid’s starting eleven was announced at the Bernabéu, Vini’s name was one of the most contested by fans, a situation that left the player dismayed. Still in the tunnel leading to the pitch, images from Real Madrid TV show that the Brazilian sat down on the stairs, covering his face with his hands, and was consoled by Kylian Mbappé and a member of the coaching staff.

On the field, things didn’t improve much. Every time Vinícius touched the ball, he was booed by the crowd, which visibly made the player uncomfortable. His lackluster performance also didn’t help change things.

As soon as the match ended, Vinícius Júnior quickly headed to the locker room, not joining his teammates in the center of the pitch, who were greeting their opponents and saying goodbye to the stands. This Saturday afternoon was a continuous nightmare for the 25-year-old Brazilian, with whom Real Madrid wants to renew a contract that expires in June 2027. The atmosphere had previously seemed more favorable to this outcome.