Real Madrid: Vinicius in the crosshairs of Bayern legends

The Bayern Munich legends, Lothar Matthäus and Markus Babbel, have once again criticized Real Madrid’s winger Vinicius Junior for his on-field conduct on the eve of the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinicius, often singled out for his provocative gestures and theatrical celebrations, leaves no one indifferent.

On Sky90 – The Football Debate, Matthäus deplored the Brazilian international’s repetitive attitudes, while Babbel denounced his exaggerated dives on fouls. “This has been going on for years. Vinicius is, of course, a great player, but he constantly provokes“, Matthäus said via Mundo Deportivo. “When we finally manage to contain him on the pitch, he only complains and whines.” For his part, Babbel added: “I respect his talent, but seeing him fall and roll around fourteen times at every contact, I simply don’t like that.“