Watch: Raphinha reprimands Vinicius Jr. in Brazil’s win over Colombia
Barcelona forward Raphinha and Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. were the standout performers in Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia, with both players getting on the scoresheet.
Their impressive performances were crucial in securing the win, but it was an incident in the final moments of the match that sparked widespread debate.
As the game approached its conclusion, Vinicius was substituted after scoring a crucial goal, a move aimed at wasting time.
However, instead of exiting through the nearest touchline, the Real Madrid forward deliberately walked across the entire width of the field, frustrating Colombian players who insisted he leave properly.
The referee eventually intervened and instructed Vinicius to exit through the touchline, but the Brazilian reacted with his characteristic protests, further delaying the process.
Raphinha intervenes to defuse the situation
Seeing the unnecessary tension, Raphinha immediately stepped in to take control of the situation.
Raphinha is the Seleção’s LEADER! 🇧🇷💪🏽
— Ginga Bonito 🇧🇷 (@GingaBonitoHub) March 21, 2025
He literally forced Vinícius Júnior to quickly get off the pitch when he was subbed off.
Reminder that if Vinícius Júnior got a yellow card tonight he would be suspended against Argentina. pic.twitter.com/A9TDZYKCFE
The Barcelona forward approached Vinicius and firmly urged him to leave the pitch properly, preventing a potential altercation with the Colombian players and ensuring the game ended without further controversy.
Matheus Cunha also supported Raphinha’s stance, reinforcing the need for professionalism and discipline on the pitch.
Brazilian fans praised Raphinha for his maturity and leadership, as his intervention showed he is not only focused on his own performances but also on maintaining order within the team.
At 28 years old, the Barcelona winger is going through one of the best moments of his career, and beyond his attacking contributions, he is emerging as a respected leader for the national team.
His willingness to step up in key moments highlights his growing influence both on and off the pitch.
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