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Los Merengues attacker Vinicius Jr has said sorry to fans for his reaction when taken off in Sunday's intense Clasico clash win.

Vinicius was taken off in the 72nd minute and expressed his annoyance by walking immediately to the dressing room.

Vinicius eventually reappeared to the bench and, after his team's narrow triumph, sought to engage the opposition's opposing player during contentious after the game scenes.

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

"Just as I have previously expressed during the latest practice, I wish to express regret anew to my colleagues, the organization, and the club president.

"Occasionally fervor gets the better of me because I continuously aim to succeed and assist my side. My competitive character stems from the affection I hold for this team and each thing it symbolizes."

The player moved to the Spanish capital from Flamengo in the year 2018 for millions and has accumulated triple figures in 335 appearances.

But his future in the La Liga is uncertain with rumors in lately stating that the club would consider letting the young star leave if they were to receive a good proposal.

When he was replaced on the match day, broadcast footage from network the platform recorded him remarking: "Again me! I'm departing the side! It's better if I go, I'm leaving."

In his new message on social media, the athlete said: "I promise to keep striving at all times for the benefit of the club, as I have done since the initial arrival."

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