What Vinícius Said to Koke in the Derby Comes to Light
The derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid not only left emotions on the pitch but also an intense verbal exchange between Vinícius Jr. and Koke Resurrección. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, had moments of high tension both on and off the field. One of the most notable moments occurred when cameras caught a heated discussion between the Brazilian and Atlético’s captain, which quickly went viral on social media.
It all began after Real Madrid’s goal, when Vinícius Jr., after being fouled repeatedly, exchanged some words with Koke. According to images and recorded audio, the Real Madrid forward reminded the Atlético midfielder of his trophy haul. “You, nothing. You, nothing. I have two Champions Leagues,” were the words Vinícius said to Koke, raising two fingers to emphasize the titles he won with Real Madrid. This comment, filled with pride and provocation, further fueled the tension on the field.
Koke, far from engaging in a direct argument, responded with sarcastic applause, which only fueled Vinícius' persistence. “Yes, two. You, nothing,” the Brazilian reiterated as the exchange continued. Despite José María Giménez's efforts to calm things down, Vinícius continued referring to the titles he had won, pointing to the Real Madrid crest as a display of his pride in being part of the white club.
This tense verbal clash did not go unnoticed by the players from both teams. Bellingham and Modric, aware of the growing tension, stepped in to ask Vinícius to calm down and prevent the situation from escalating further. However, the Brazilian didn’t miss the chance to make his message clear: “You’ve lost two, I’ve won two. That’s why I play here, at Madrid.” These words ended the verbal exchange between the two footballers.
