The Spanish Super Cup final witnessed notable tension between Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona talent Lamine Yamal, in a match characterized by competitiveness and a struggle that lasted until the final whistle.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Sport," Vinícius had to take on unusual defensive roles to limit the threat posed by Lamine Yamal, which led to frequent clashes between the two. Cameras caught the moment when the Brazilian star approached referee José Luis Munuera Montero to protest about Yamal’s falls, saying: "I told you, Lamine always falls," in an incident where no foul was called in favor of the Barcelona player.

The newspaper indicated that Vinícius calmed down somewhat after scoring Real Madrid’s first goal following an individual effort. He also celebrated in the second half by stopping some of Lamine Yamal’s attacks as if they were goals. However, the significant physical effort in defensive roles caused fatigue, resulting in his substitution before the match ended.

The report added that Vinícius was not the center of refereeing controversy in the match. Instead, he showed sportsmanship when he checked on Ronald Araújo during halftime, a gesture that was well received, before leaving the pitch understanding the decision to substitute him despite the competition continuing until the final minutes.