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Real Madrid forward takes cheeky swipe at Diego Simeone during derby win: ‘They’re going to sell me’
The latest Madrid derby delivered everything fans could have hoped for.
Goals, penalties, red cards, controversy, and a storyline that added extra spice to an already intense rivalry.
But beyond the chaos on the pitch, one moment involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone became the talk of the town.
Notably, last weekend’s derby was quite personal for the Brazilian.
A long-standing rivalry
The story dates back to the previous meeting between the two teams earlier in the season.
Back then, tensions flared when the Brazilian was substituted, with Simeone taking a personal swipe at the Real Madrid forward.
The Argentine coach mocked Vinicius, who was at the time facing severe flak from the fans.
During the match, he pointed to the Real Madrid man and said, “Florentino is going to fire you, remember what I’m telling you.”
Vinicius’ revenge
Fast forward to this clash at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Vinicius delivered where it mattered the most.
He scored twice and played a decisive role in his team’s 3-2 victory. But his impact did not end with the final whistle or even his substitution.
As Vinicius was taken off in the 87th minute, he made his way towards the Atletico Madrid bench, specifically in the direction of Simeone.
Footage captured exactly what the Brazilian said during that walk.
In a gesture that appeared to be a direct response to previous comments, Vinicius repeatedly said, “They’re going to sell me, they’re going to sell me.”
Unsurprisingly, the moment did not sit well with Simeone, as the Atletico coach appeared visibly irritated by Vinicius’ actions, especially given the emotional intensity of the derby.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move for Real Madrid midfield target in January – report
Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alex Scott’s situation. The AFC Bournemouth midfielder has been impressing in the Premier League and recently made his debut for the England national team.
Given their need for a midfield reinforcement, Real Madrid are tracking the youngster as the Spanish giants believe he could provide a different profile to complement their existing options.
Chelsea, Liverpool ready to move in January
According to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Real Madrid intend to continue monitoring Scott throughout the season before deciding whether to make a move in next summer’s transfer window.
However, they could face competition from the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea also tracking the 23-year-old.
Both Premier League clubs are preparing substantial offers for Scott ahead of the January transfer window.
Bournemouth have placed an €80 million valuation on the midfielder, although the club have no intention of selling him in January and would prefer to consider a departure next summer.
The Cherries are already looking at potential replacements and have identified Fer Lopez as a long-term successor.
Real Madrid prepared to wait until the summer
Real Madrid are already planning their recruitment strategy for next summer, monitoring several players before deciding which targets to pursue when the transfer window opens.
For now, the Merengues are not expected to make a move for Scott in January. Instead, they intend to continue assessing his performances and availability over the coming months.
If the Bournemouth midfielder becomes available from June onwards, the Spanish capital giants will then decide whether to make a formal approach.
Their preference to wait could leave the door open for Liverpool and Chelsea to move first, particularly if either club are prepared to meet Bournemouth’s valuation during the winter window.
In the meantime, Jose Mourinho & co. are also keeping an eye on other options to strengthen their midfield. In fact, recent reports suggest that an enquiry has been made for Napoli star Scott McTominay.
The Scotsman contract with the Serie A side expires in 2028 and with his club not offering a renewal so far, he could emerge as a serious option.
