Vinicius Jr clashes with Diego Simeone in Super Cup semi as Real reach final

According to Goal, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr clashed with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone while being substituted during the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, as Real won 2-1 to reach the final against Barcelona on Sunday. Television cameras picked up Simeone telling Vinicius, "Florentino is going to fire you, remember that later," per Mundo Deportivo.

Simeone was later quizzed and told Movistar: "I have nothing to say. I've always said, ever since I started playing, that what happens on the field stays on the field, and that's all I have to say. I have a lot of respect for Carvajal, for all the Real Madrid players, and I clearly told him what it looks like from the outside and what's happening to all of them." Vinicius Jr's future at Real Madrid has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the season amid reports he could be sold due to a number of off-field incidents and outbursts.

The Brazilian has also been whistled by Real Madrid fans recently, which saw Alonso jump to his defence; after the win over Real Betis Alonso said: "I think Vini contributed a lot. He started the game well, he got [Ortiz] booked, so they had to change right-back. [Vini] was very dangerous, especially in the first half.

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