Vinícius controversy: Real Madrid in the eye of the storm

Europe 19 February 2026 at 05:16

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

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17.02.26 FT Champions League

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The Prestianni-Vinícius Junior affair continues to set Europe ablaze, but one aspect is now raising eyebrows in Spain: the lack of any official response from Real Madrid. While Benfica has issued a firm statement defending its player and denouncing a "smear campaign," many observers are surprised by the silence from Los Blancos despite the seriousness of the accusations.

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On El Chiringuito de Jugones, Juanma Rodriguez called out this stance:

"One thing that surprises me is that Real Madrid has not issued an official statement to support Vinicius Jr."

A similar sentiment was echoed on Radio Marca, where Roberto Gomez emphasized:

"I regret the absence of a statement from Real Madrid."

According to Josep Pedrerol, the club's position is clear:

"I asked Real Madrid if there would be a statement. They told me no, they are preparing their declaration for UEFA."

This is a deliberate strategy, but it continues to fuel questions around this explosive case.

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