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The Madrid giants winger Vinicius Jr has expressed regret to supporters for his conduct when substituted in Sunday's heated El Clasico win.

The Brazilian was taken off in the 72nd min and showed his annoyance by going straight down the tunnel.

Vinicius subsequently came back to the dugout and, following his team's 2-1 victory, tried to confront Barcelona's youngster Yamal during unsavoury final whistle exchanges.

"This day I want to express regret to all the supporters for my response when I was substituted in the big match," the player wrote on social media.

"Just as I have said in person during the latest practice, I would like to say sorry once more to my colleagues, the team, and the leadership.

"Sometimes passion overcomes me because I constantly desire to succeed and support my club. My determined nature stems from the love I feel for this institution and all it represents."

Vinicius moved to the Spanish capital from Flamengo in the year 2018 for a significant fee and has notched triple figures in numerous matches.

But his career in the Madrid is far from certain with reports in lately stating that Los Blancos would consider permitting the young star leave if they were to receive a appropriate bid.

When he was taken off on Sunday, broadcast footage from broadcaster the platform picked him up saying: "Again me! I'm exiting the club! It's better if I go, I'm leaving."

In his most recent message on X, he commented: "I promise to keep striving every second for the good of Los Blancos, as I have done since the very beginning."

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