Real Madrid made it to the Copa del Rey final after a glorious 4-0 victory over their biggest rivals Barcelona at Camp Nou on Tuesday night. As you can imagine, there are so many talking points after the game. Benzema’s brilliance, the coolness of Carlo Ancelotti, Xavi’s focus on winning the league are some of them. But the quarrel between Barca defender Ronald Araujo and Real Madrid’s winger Vinicius Junior cause the most considerable stir.Araujo got angry because he couldn’t stop Vinicius😂 pic.twitter.com/y3w9Wo0IhT— Mikael Madridista (@MikaelMadridsta) April 5, 2023 The pair of South Americans have an ongoing rivalry, in which they go back and forth during every El Clasico encounter. As Vinicius went off, he could be seen shouting at Araujo, who returned the favour. It led to a big argument and a tussle on the touchline. The Uruguay international couldn’t stay silent after the defeat and decided to give the Brazilian a few pointers about his behaviour.”I got a little hot because I was talking to people all the time. He’s a great player, but he has to concentrate on playing. If he dedicates himself only to that, he will be better. I always try to respect everyone, he’s a great player, I’ve always said it, but today I got a little hot because he didn’t stop talking to people, looking at everyone…”.##NAJAVA_MECA_7153429##Vinicius was probably Real Madrid’s best player on the right. He scored his team’s first goal just before the half-time interval before winning a penalty after the break – which Benzema converted to make it 3-0. The Frenchman’s hat-trick goal was also assisted by Vinicius, two moments which capped off wonderful individual displays by both.Vinicius has been a target for racist insults in Spain and has drawn a lot of sympathy and support from teammates and opponents alike. He’s one of those players who never focus only on the game but is keen to get into his opponents and opposing fans’ heads. Araujo may have given him the best advice: play football and avoid all the crap surrounding it.Vinicius Junior sacándose a Ronald Araujo 🕺🏾 pic.twitter.com/JipN2FtlQa— MadridTotal (@MadridTotal_) April 5, 2023 There will be many more encounters between Vini and Araujo. We’re looking forward to this rivalry evolving.
