Vinícius Jr endured whistles from Real Madrid supporters during the first half against Real Sociedad, but completely turned the night around with a goal, an assist and a huge ovation when he left the pitch.

Vinícius Jr goes from boos to huge ovation in one night at the Bernabéu

Vinícius Jr experienced a dramatic turnaround at the Santiago Bernabéu after going from being booed by sections of the Real Madrid support to receiving a huge ovation during the 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad.

The Brazilian endured a difficult opening half as Madrid struggled to impose themselves and supporters became increasingly frustrated with the team’s performance.

Vinícius was among the players targeted by whistles after several attacking moves broke down.

Bernabéu turns on Vinícius

Real Madrid were below their best for long periods before half-time, with the home crowd making their frustration clear.

Vinícius received particular criticism following several unsuccessful dribbles and moments where possession was lost.

The whistles added more pressure to a player whose relationship with sections of the Bernabéu crowd has already been complicated in recent months.

Vinícius answers with goal and assist

His response came on the pitch.

Vinícius improved significantly after the break and scored in the second half as Real Madrid took control of the match.

He then provided the assist for Kylian Mbappé as the French striker completed his hat-trick.

Vinícius finished the night with one goal and one assist as Madrid secured a convincing 4-1 victory.

Boos turn into applause

The mood inside the Bernabéu had completely changed by the time Vinícius was substituted late in the game.

Instead of the whistles heard earlier, the Brazilian was greeted by a strong ovation from the home supporters as he walked off the pitch.

The transformation summed up a remarkable individual comeback within the same match.

Mourinho wanted Vinícius to feel the support

José Mourinho later revealed that the timing of the substitution was not accidental.

The Real Madrid coach wanted Vinícius to leave the pitch after producing a positive performance and feeling the support of the Bernabéu.

Mourinho suggested he may have kept the winger on the pitch longer if the evening had still been ending negatively for him.

Cameras also captured the coach smiling and appearing to direct Vinícius’ attention towards the supporters applauding him.

Mourinho accepts Bernabéu pressure

Mourinho did not criticise Real Madrid supporters for the whistles.

Instead, he acknowledged that the Bernabéu has always demanded the highest standards from its players and suggested that pressure can help them improve.

For Vinícius, the match provided the perfect example of how quickly perceptions can change at Real Madrid.

He entered half-time under pressure and hearing whistles, but left the pitch with a goal, an assist and the Bernabéu on its feet applauding him.