"To Segunda!" - Vinícius Júnior verbally sends Girona down
In the 14th round of La Liga against Girona at Montilivi, Vinícius struggled to truly shine, standing out mainly for earning a penalty and a handful of controversial moments. Experts have decoded what Vinícius shouted in the heat of the moment.
Details: Cameras caught several tense episodes: clashes with the referee, the crowd's reaction, and a heated exchange with Girona defender Arnau. Every Vinícius touch was met with whistles from the stands, and according to Marca, the Brazilian couldn't hold back, exclaiming aloud: "Pa’ Segunda"—meaning “to Segunda.”
In addition, he repeatedly argued with the referee, voicing frustration at what he felt was overly lenient officiating:
“What madness, this is unreal. They’re not blowing the whistle, that son of a…”
Not everything on the pitch was tense, though. After the penalty that earned Real Madrid a draw, Vinícius shared a friendly exchange with Arnau:
“So, you’re a center-back now? Playing the whole match?” the Brazilian asked with a smile.
This season, the Brazilian has already played nineteen matches, scoring five goals and providing six assists.
Reminder: Vinícius Júnior was late to Real Madrid training.
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
