The latest Madrid derby was filled with drama both on and off the ball as Atletico Madrid stormed to a 5-2 victory over Real Madrid. While Julian Alvarez’s brace highlighted the footballing side of the clash, it was the fiery altercation between Vinicius Junior and Atletico captain Koke that stole headlines. The heated exchange saw Kylian Mbappe’s name unexpectedly dragged into the spat, adding another layer to the already intense rivalry.
Vinicius and Koke trade insults
Tensions boiled over as Vinicius Junior and Koke clashed repeatedly during the derby. According to reports from Marca, the Brazilian winger lashed out at Koke, calling him a “f***ing crybaby.” The Atletico veteran, unfazed, responded with laughter, which only fueled the situation further.
Vinicius then accused his rival of leaking private exchanges to the media, saying:
“You always, always talk to the press. Everything I say to you, you say to the press.”
The altercation escalated when Koke decided to strike a nerve by referencing Vinicius’ teammate Kylian Mbappe, bluntly declaring: “He’s the best.”
Mbappe dragged into the argument
Vinicius Junior did not shy away from the remark and quickly fired back:
“Of course, but play with me and we’ll win more.”
Yet Koke pressed on, delivering another stinging jibe involving the French superstar:
“He’s eating your toast.”
The comment was widely interpreted as a suggestion that Kylian Mbappe is overshadowing Vinicius at Real Madrid, intensifying speculation around the dynamics within Los Blancos’ dressing room.
Real Madrid suffer fresh defensive crisis
Beyond the heated exchange, Real Madrid’s evening took a further hit with news of another injury setback. Dani Carvajal limped off with a calf issue, ruling him out for approximately a month. With Trent Alexander-Arnold already sidelined for up to eight weeks, manager Xabi Alonso now faces the daunting task of reshaping his defense without a natural right-back.
This defensive crisis comes at a crucial point in the season, as Real Madrid prepares for a demanding run of fixtures in La Liga and Europe.
While Atletico Madrid celebrated a crucial win to keep their title hopes alive, the derby will also be remembered for the personal battle between Vinicius Junior and Koke. With Kylian Mbappe’s name dragged into the row, the spotlight on Real Madrid’s internal dynamics has only intensified, ensuring that this fiery encounter will be talked about long after the final whistle.