WATCH: Vinícius’s Fiery Duel With El Hilali
Brazilian’s brace delays Barcelona’s title celebrations while Movistar conversations capture tense conversations
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid competes for the ball with Omar El Hilali of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) | Getty Images Vinícius Jr. once again found himself at the center of attention—not just for his goals, but for his constant back-and-forth with defenders—during Real Madrid’s recent clash with Espanyol.
As has become routine, cameras tracked the Brazilian throughout the full 90 minutes, picking up his on-field dialogue as much as his decisive contributions. On this occasion, Vinícius delivered where it mattered most. His brace ensured that Álvaro Arbeloa’s side delayed Barcelona’s title celebrations, denying their rivals the chance to secure the league and receive a guard of honor.
But beyond the goals, another subplot unfolded in his personal duel with Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali. The Moroccan full-back was assigned the difficult task of containing Vinícius, and their battle quickly turned verbal. During one exchange, Vinícius didn’t hold back, telling El Hilali that any hopes of swapping shirts after the match were off the table.
He mocked his opponent’s approach, questioning whether he wanted to play football or pick a fight, while also taking a jab at Espanyol’s situation by suggesting relegation was looming. La noche de Vinicius y El Hilali. ✅ Regístrate con tu mail y disfruta gratis de #ElDíaDespués y mucho más aquí: https://t.