Vinicius Jr Taunts Gavi with Ballon d'Or Remark Amid El Clasico Clash

Barcelona dominated Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory, but Vinicius Jr reminded Gavi of his impending Ballon d'Or win.

What Happened? Hansi Flick's Barcelona team traveled to Santiago Bernabeu and secured a convincing 4-0 win over Real Madrid, with Robert Lewandowski scoring twice and Lamine Yamal and Raphinha adding goals. In the closing stages, Gavi and Vinicius Jr had a scuffle, with Gavi taunting the Brazilian about the scoreline. Vinicius responded by reminding Gavi of his upcoming Ballon d'Or award.

What Vinicius Said After Gavi mentioned the 4-0 score, Vinicius retorted, "Yes, yes, but on Monday I'm going for the Ballon d'Or," according to El Chiringuito.

The Bigger Picture Vinicius is the favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or for his stellar performances in the 2023-24 season, contributing to Real Madrid's La Liga and Champions League titles. Despite strong competition from Manchester City's Rodri, Vinicius is the top candidate for the award.

What's Next for Vinicius? Vinicius will attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 28, likely receiving his first Ballon d'Or. He will then rejoin Real Madrid for their match against Valencia at the Mestalla on November 2.