Real Madrid and Mourinho set dual strategy to shield Vinicius Jr.

Real Madrid announced a coordinated strategy to protect star forward Vinicius Jr. Publicly, the team and manager Jose Mourinho will speak out against any perceived harassment from rival supporters, players or match officials. Privately, Mourinho has instructed the player to control his emotions and not engage in disputes that could pull his focus from the game. The plan was referenced following the club’s encounter with Espanyol, during which Real Madrid TV released footage questioning the referee’s decisions and drawing parallels with how Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was treated.

While the club does not intend to change Vinicius’s playing style, it wants him to let teammates and officials handle external noise. The message emphasizes that the club will handle unfair treatment, allowing the forward to concentrate on his performance.