Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's brightest stars, has not only become a target for racist abuse but has also faced criticism for his reactions on the field.

Vinícius Júnior sent the Santiago Bernabéu to its feet in the 34th minute when he opened the scoring for Real Madrid. The Brazilian received the ball from Jude Bellingham on the left wing and then took it himself into the box, dancing between three defenders before burying a right-footed strike into the back of the net.

The controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior's Ballon d'Or snub raises questions about the transparency and fairness of the selection process, as well as the potential influence of external factors beyond individual merit.