Real Madrid heads into the Spanish Super Cup final with strong motivation. The team is looking for revenge on Barcelona after losing the last Clasico in the league and aims to secure its first title in 2025.
Real Madrid triumphed 3-0 over Real Mallorca to set up a date with Barcelona in the Super Cup final.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central,” previous encounters between Gavi and Vinicius Junior have been marked by tensions and clashes, with their relationship deteriorating significantly. Barcelona’s midfielder is known for his strong personality and his tendency to provoke and engage in arguments, while the Brazilian does not hesitate to respond. “He will look for you, like Dimitrievski and Maffeo did… Don’t be fooled by his game,” are the instructions given to Vinicius from the locker room, in light of what is expected to happen in next Sunday’s match. Lucas Vazquez, one of Real Madrid’s leaders, also advises Vinicius to stay calm and focus on the match.
Vinicius is well known for being frequently provoked by opposing players. For example, in the recent match against Mallorca, defender Pablo Maffeo made a point of targeting Vinicius throughout the game, using provocative tactics such as kicks and pushes during confrontations. Vinicius responded calmly, showing no violence, which frustrated Maffeo, who was left in tears after the defeat.
Last season, Vinicius was the star of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, scoring a stunning hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory. This performance serves as a great source of motivation for him heading into Sunday’s match, as he believes he can produce another stellar performance and help his team claim the title.
Despite potential provocations from Barcelona, particularly from Gavi and other players who may attempt to distract Vinicius, coach Carlo Ancelotti and his teammates are working to prepare the Brazilian for a match that will present additional challenges.
Furthermore, Vinicius believes that improving his behavior in such situations will make him even stronger as a world-class footballer. If he can avoid falling into the trap of provocations, he will become an unstoppable force, giving the Royal team a greater chance of dominating tense and decisive matches.