Vinicius clashes verbally with Koke in the Madrid derby

Vinicius Junior had an intense argument with Koke in the Madrid derby, which surprisingly involved Kylian Mbappe in the confrontation right at the Metropolitano.

The Madrid derby was full of drama, not only because of the scoreline but also due to the fierce verbal battle between Vinicius Junior and Koke. Real Madrid suffered a 2-5 defeat to Atletico, with Julian Alvarez shining by scoring twice to secure a crucial La Liga victory for Diego Simeone’s side.

For Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler scored goals. However, a fragile defense forced the Royal Club to leave the Metropolitano empty-handed. The highlight of the match was the ongoing clashes between Vinicius and the veteran captain Koke.

According to Marca, the conflict started when Vinicius mocked: “You’re just a crybaby.” Koke laughed but didn’t let it slide, replying by bringing Mbappe into the comparison: “He’s actually better than you.” Vinicius calmly retorted: “That’s true, but he plays alongside me, and together we will achieve more victories.” Not stopping there, Koke continued to taunt: “He’s stealing your spotlight.”

The incident quickly became a media focal point after the match, especially with Real Madrid star Mbappe unexpectedly drawn into the argument.

Besides the disputes, Real Madrid faces personnel challenges. Dani Carvajal suffered a calf injury and is expected to be out for about a month. Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined for up to eight weeks. The absence of both right-backs has forced coach Xabi Alonso to urgently find temporary solutions for the important upcoming matches.

Following the loss to Atletico, Real Madrid will travel to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty in the Champions League on September 30. Afterwards, they will return to La Liga to host Villarreal at the Bernabeu, the last match before the domestic leagues pause for international fixtures.

The Madrid derby ended with Atletico victorious, but the most memorable moment was likely the intense exchange between Vinicius and Koke — a testament to the fierce rivalry in this hostile encounter.