The Return of the Round of 16 of the Champions League, Atlético de Madrid-Real Madrid, has started to heat up due to the radical Atlético fans.
The Metropolitano is probably the most hostile venue Real Madrid faces this season.
Mobilization of the Radical Atlético Fans
The Euroclassic this Wednesday will be no exception. The radical sector of the Atlético fanbase is mobilizing so that Vinícius never forgets this match.
The 2-1 from the first leg celebrated at Bernabéu leaves the tie open. Atlético's fanbase will try to score their goal in the effort to eliminate Real Madrid.
The goal is to unsettle Vinícius so that he can't reach his best level and, in doing so, harm Real Madrid.
The Trend Against Vinícius Started in Manchester
Vinícius is the target due to his status as a decisive player who can solve a match in any play.
In Manchester, they already hung a giant mural accusing him of "crying" over the Ballon d'Or awarded to Rodri. Now, at the Metropolitano, they will go in the same direction.
This time, it involves occupying the minutes before the match by throwing hundreds of beach balls onto the field. It is the term with which anti-Madridism refers to the almost Ballon d'Or obtained by Vinícius last season.
3.95 Euros Each
The material value of each ball is 3.95 euros each, which will require a financial outlay to carry out the action. Atlético's store would act as the supplier.
The club would thus participate in this mockery toward the Madrid player, who is already used to seeing and hearing everything when visiting the Metropolitano.
Other fanbases have popularized the chant of "Beach Ball" to remind Vinícius that he did not win the Ballon d'Or. Atlético intends to take this situation to the maximum expression to influence the footballer's state of mind.
Fortunately for Real Madrid, Vinícius reacts very favorably to adverse environments. He surpasses himself by raising his performance to silence critics.