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The Madrid giants winger Vinicius Jr has expressed regret to supporters for his response when taken off in the recent heated El Clasico triumph.

The Brazilian was taken off in the 72nd min and showed his frustration by heading directly to the dressing room.

The Brazilian eventually reappeared to the dugout and, following his side's 2-1 victory, attempted to approach Barcelona's opposing player during unpleasant after the game exchanges.

"Now I want to express regret to all the Real Madrid fans for my reaction when I was replaced in the Clasico," Vinicius wrote on social media.

"In the same way as I have previously expressed during this morning's session, I would like to apologise again to my colleagues, the team, and the leadership.

"At times fervor gets the better of me because I always want to triumph and assist my team. My determined nature originates in the love I feel for this team and everything it symbolizes."

Vinicius moved to the Spanish capital from Flamengo in the year 2018 for a significant fee and has accumulated triple figures in more than 300 games.

But his future in the Spanish capital is far from certain with reports in lately indicating that Los Blancos would think about permitting the 25-year-old depart if they got a suitable offer.

When the winger was replaced on Sunday, TV coverage from coverage provider the service recorded him remarking: "It's always me! I'm departing the side! It's wiser if I leave, I'm going."

In his latest message on the platform, the athlete said: "I commit to keep fighting every second for the good of the club, as I have done since the initial arrival."

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