Fan Reaction at Bernabéu
Following recent tournament eliminations and a coaching change, Real Madrid fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu protested. Protests were particularly directed at Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, and Dean Huijsen.
Footage showed Vinícius Júnior appearing emotional in the tunnel after hearing whistles during warm-ups and team announcements. During the match, a wide shot by Vinícius was met with whistles from some fans and applause from others. Vinícius responded by applauding the fans back. Protests in the stands, including handkerchief displays and whistles, indicated fan dissatisfaction, which continued after the final whistle despite the team's victory.