Tension once again took hold in Spanish football as LaLiga filed a new complaint over violent episodes and offensive behavior recorded during the early fixtures of Matchday 19, rescheduled due to the Super Cup. The organization listed a total of nine incidents in Athletic Club vs Real Madrid, where chants were directed at Marco Asensio and Vinicius Junior, including insulting expressions from a section of the San Mamés supporters' stand.

The report also mentions similar situations in Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid, where home fans hurled insults at the visiting team, and away supporters responded with derogatory chants towards the Blaugrana. LaLiga reiterated that through the LALIGAVS platform, it gathers reports and suggestions from attendees to combat violence in stadiums, once again stressing the need for greater disciplinary authority to eradicate these behaviors.

The gesture that sparked yet another firestorm around Vinicius

While the institutional focus centered on the chants, public debate inevitably returned to Vinicius, the protagonist of yet another controversy that has further heated the atmosphere. Although Real Madrid delivered a strong performance against Athletic Bilbao, the Brazilian was once again criticized for his reaction toward the stands, an all-too-familiar scenario.

With the match practically decided, the winger moved toward the sideline and was met with a barrage of insults from the crowd. Instead of ignoring them, he responded by holding up three fingers, referring to the number of goals his team had scored at that moment. The gesture, as characteristic as it is divisive, further inflamed the mood inside the stadium and reignited the debate over his behavior in hostile environments.

Immediately after, Xabi Alonso opted to replace him with Rodrygo, a decision followed by loud whistles from San Mamés. For the Brazilian, boos away from the Santiago Bernabéu have become routine, while for Madrid another internal dilemma resurfaces: how to manage a player who is decisive on the pitch but increasingly controversial off it.

A problem that goes beyond a single player

LaLiga’s latest complaint and the San Mamés incident once again highlight a tense climate that undermines the spectacle and raises questions about behavioral limits in stadiums. Vinicius’ case is not isolated, but it is recurrent and symbolic. Between gestures, insults and escalating reactions, Spanish football continues searching for a solution that protects players while fostering a healthier environment.

And at the center of it all, once again, is the Brazilian: a game-changer on the pitch, yet trapped in a media storm he cannot seem to escape.