Real Madrid wins and Simeone gets in Vinícius Júnior's face: 'Remember, Florentino te...'

Real Madrid has just sealed its place in the Spanish Super Cup final after defeating Atlético de Madrid 2-1. The semifinal has been tremendously even, with chances for both teams and competitive tension typical of a high-voltage classic. The score reflects the intensity of a match loaded with tactical and emotional nuances.

The first aspect to highlight is Real Madrid's effectiveness at key moments. Xabi Alonso's men have known how to wait for their opportunity to punish with surgical precision the few concessions from their opponent. Two flashes from Fede Valverde and Rodrygo have been enough.

Another of the main protagonists has been Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper has once again been decisive with several highly meritorious saves that have kept the team afloat in the most delicate phases. When Atlético has pushed, Courtois has appeared to remind everyone why he is still a differential asset on big nights.

Vinícius Júnior becomes protagonist again

Within the match report, it is also necessary to highlight, once again, the figure of Vinícius Júnior for non-sporting reasons. The Brazilian has once again been in the media spotlight, not so much for his football performance as for his behavior on the field. His match has been marked by constant gestures, protests, and a rather poor performance.

In addition, during the first half, Real Madrid's "7" had a heated exchange with Simeone. Both were involved in an intense exchange of words on the touchline that was clearly captured by the cameras. "Remember what I'm telling you, Florentino is going to fire you", the Argentine was saying to Vinícius.

The scene didn't end there, since on the way to the tunnel Simeone went directly to look for Dani Carvajal. The Argentine coach wanted to speak with the white captain about Vinícius's attitude during the match. The conversation was relaxed and without tension, but very significant.

In strictly football terms, Vinícius Júnior was far from his best version. Disconnected in attack and with a practically nonexistent defensive attitude, he contributed little to the team's offensive development. For Atlético, his presence was almost a relief, since he hardly required defensive help or created real imbalances.

Now, the white team is already thinking about the last obstacle of the tournament. Barcelona awaits them in the Super Cup final, in a Clásico that promises maximum demands. Whatever happens, Real Madrid has already met the first objective and it has done so, once again, by knowing how to compete when it needs it most.