Cameras captured Vinícius Jr angrily reacting to Arda Güler during Real Madrid’s win over Espanyol after the midfielder chose Kylian Mbappé instead of passing to the Brazilian.
Vinícius Jr caught fuming at Arda Güler after he passes to Mbappé instead
Vinícius Jr has become the centre of attention after cameras captured the Real Madrid star showing his frustration with teammate Arda Güler during the 2-1 victory over Espanyol.
The moment occurred during a Real Madrid attack when Güler chose to play the ball towards Kylian Mbappé rather than Vinícius.
The Brazilian immediately reacted and appeared visibly unhappy with his teammate’s decision.
Vinícius sends angry message to Güler
Footage of the incident has since spread across social media, with Vinícius appearing to demand the ball from the Turkish midfielder.
Reports covering the exchange suggest the Brazilian complained that Güler was repeatedly choosing other options instead of finding him.
Vinícius was even reported to have shouted at Güler to “give it to me just once” during the heated moment.
Güler was one of Madrid’s best performers
The exchange attracted even more attention because Güler was enjoying an impressive performance.
The midfielder provided the assist for Jude Bellingham’s opening goal and repeatedly created opportunities for his teammates.
Vinícius and Mbappé, meanwhile, struggled to produce their usual attacking impact for much of the match.
That contrast has led to debate among supporters over whether Vinícius was right to react so strongly towards Güler.
No evidence of dressing-room feud
Despite the viral footage, there is currently no indication that the incident has developed into a serious problem between the two Real Madrid players.
Neither Vinícius nor Güler has publicly criticised the other, while Real Madrid have not suggested that any intervention has been required.
For now, the moment appears to have been an emotional on-field disagreement rather than evidence of a deeper dressing-room conflict.
Moment puts Vinícius under spotlight
Real Madrid still managed to secure a dramatic victory, but the cameras ensured that Vinícius’ reaction would not go unnoticed.
With Güler becoming increasingly important to Madrid’s midfield and Mbappé another major attacking option, competition for the ball in the final third will continue to attract attention.
One frustrated reaction may not mean there is a feud, but Vinícius’ message to Güler has already become one of the most talked-about moments from Real Madrid’s opening victory.
