In the Champions League match between Roma and Real Madrid, coach José Mourinho replaced Vinícius Júnior in the 59th minute, which caused the Brazilian player to be surprised. The change came just after Roma scored their second goal, leaving the home team with a 3‑1 lead over the visitor.
Mourinho, who had decided to reorganize Real Madrid's attack, recalled Vinícius and replaced him with Endrick. The substitution was confirmed on the Movistar screen, where the striker's expression of bewilderment could be seen. Vinícius retired to the bench with gestures that showed his discomfort and, although he stayed in the locker room, he continued to show his discontent.
Real Madrid managed to reverse the difference and ended up winning the match 4‑3. Endrick's entry was decisive, as he contributed with a goal that closed the score and ensured the victory of the Spanish team. The substitution of Vinícius turned out to be a key point in the development of the match.
After the game, Vinícius spoke about the change. He stated that he felt angry because he always tries to be on the field and help his team. However, he tried to calm the situation and explained that the coach's decision was part of the team's strategy. The player acknowledged that the substitution changed the dynamics of the game, but he did not want the issue to generate controversy.