Vincius Jr was involved in a fresh bust-up with Pablo Maffeo just days after the Mallorca defender vowed to "knock him out in 10 seconds".
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Vinicius Jr & Maffeo have a chequered historyDuo clashed again in the Spanish Super CupBoth received a warning from the refereeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
VinÃcius and Maffeo reignited their long-standing feud within 10 minutes of the start as sparks flew between the two, continuing what has become a staple rivalry in Real Madrid-Mallorca encounters. The drama began when Mallorca's combative full-back, initiated contact with VinÃcius in what appeared to be a calculated attempt to unsettle the Brazilian forward. The Real Madrid star waved his hand to Maffeo's chest but the defender theatrically fell to the ground.
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Maffeo's antics were met with immediate outrage from the Real Madrid squad, with Jude Bellingham stepping in to confront Maffeo directly over his behaviour. On the sidelines, Dani Ceballos joined the fray, vocally alerting the officials to what he saw as blatant play-acting. The referee, De Burgos Bengoetxea, sought to de-escalate the situation by summoning both players for a stern warning. While the matter was momentarily quelled, tensions simmered just below the surface.
As the teams headed to the tunnel at halftime, the feud took a fresh turn. VinÃcius reportedly chastised Maffeo for his conduct during the first half, sparking another heated exchange. Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti quickly intervened to defend the Real Madrid star, ensuring the situation didn’t spiral further. Even after the final whistle, the animosity persisted. Maffeo was involved in a verbal altercation with Real Madrid's Raul Asencio, prompting Carlo Ancelotti to step in as a peacemaker. The experienced coach ensured tempers were kept in check as players headed off the field.
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The bad blood between VinÃcius Jr. and Pablo Maffeo dates back to the 2021-22 La Liga season when Maffeo was sent off for a heavy challenge on the Brazilian winger. Though Maffeo previously claimed they had reconciled, his recent pre-match remarks reignited the feud. Speaking about a boxing match scenario, Maffeo quipped he could knock out VinÃcius in "10 seconds," a statement that clearly set the tone for their latest encounter.
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Despite the on-field drama, Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Mallorca. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a brilliant finish, followed by an own goal by Mallorca defender Martin Valjent. Whereas another precise strike from Rodrygo deep inside stoppage time sealed Los Blancos' passage to the Supercopa de Espana final where they are set to meet arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday.