Vinicius Junior launched an angry rant during Real Madrid's loss against Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico.

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• Vini Jr left frustrated during El Clasico
• Madrid went down 4-3 against Barcelona
• Brazilian winger picked up an ankle sprain

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Madrid suffered their fourth El Clásico defeat of the 2024-25 season on Sunday as they went down 4-3 against rivals Barcelona despite taking an early two-goal lead. With the defeat, the defending champions are on the verge of losing the La Liga title race as the Blaugrana are now only a win away from sealing their 28th Spanish championship.

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• WHAT VINICIUS JUNIOR SAID

  Vinicius Junior, who provided assists for two out of Kylian Mbappe's three goals, was spotted angrily ranting at his teammates for losing the ball easily. DAZN's cameras filmed him saying: "We lose the ball so easily, damn it! We lose it so easily, damn it! Of course, damn it. Back, back, back, back, always back."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Brazilian winger remained on the pitch for 88 minutes before being subbed off due to an ankle injury. A day after the Clasico loss, Los Blancos confirmed that the 24-year-old picked up an ankle sprain. The club, however, did not reveal the degree of his injury.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS JUNIOR?

  It remains to be seen if the Brazilian regains his fitness before the club's upcoming must-win La Liga clash against Mallorca on Wednesday.

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