Kroos turned his back on Vinicius: “I didn’t like being substituted either”

His understanding of his attitude Vinicius in Real Madrid’s derby against Barcelona, ​​expressed Toni Kroos.

The Madrid forward’s displeasure when a change was made and his decision to go to the locker room shouting that he will leave the team has brought him to the center of cruel criticism.

However, the club’s veteran ace rose protection shield for the Brazilian, stating:

“When you have one excellent appearance, especially in a game like this, you are not happy. I never liked it either to change me But to be fair, I’ve never gone straight to the dressing room after a change.”

Besides, Kroos tried to explain them emotions of a player in such a situation, highlighting features:

“You can always judge outsidebut I like to keep in mind that in reality no one, except those who are there, in a clasico and in front of 80,000 spectators with the score 2-1, knows that you want anything else rather than leaving.

No one who judges it in the end cannot imagine this feeling. Most of those who judge it just can’t bring themselves to do it in his place».

??? Toni Kroos: “Vinicius reaction? When you play an exceptional game, especially in a game like this, you are not happy. I never liked being replaced either. But to be fair, I’ve never gone straight to the locker room, but he did return.” pic.twitter.com/2BKfqsBicb

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 28, 2025