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Vinicius Jr was one of six players shown a card during angry scenes at the end of El Clasico Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr says he "didn't want to offend anyone" when he and some of his team-mates clashed with Barcelona players after winning Sunday's El Clasico. The Brazil forward, 25, expressed his frustration at being substituted in the 72nd minute and went straight down the tunnel. He returned to the Real bench later and, after his side's 2-1 win, tried to confront Barcelona's 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal during unsavoury post-match scenes. Vinicius was one of five players booked for their part in the incident, while Real's substitute goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was shown a red card. "El Clasico is like that, " Vinicius told Real Madrid TV. "There are a lot of things happening on and off the pitch. "We try to maintain a balance, but it's not always possible. We didn't want to offend anyone, not Barca players, nor the fans. "We know that when we step on to the pitch, we have to defend our side, and that's how it was today. " Lamine Yamal had angered the Real players by saying last week that Real 'steal' and 'complain'. After scoring Sunday's winner at the Bernabeu, Real's England midfielder Jude Bellingham said on Instagram: , external "Talk is cheap. Hala Madrid always. " Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points This video can not be played Bellingham shines as Real Madrid beat Barcelona There have been many reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting Vinicius leave if they received a suitable offer. At the end of this season, the Fifa Best men's player of the year will have one year remaining on his contract but talks over a new deal have stalled. When Vinicius was substituted on Sunday, cameras from broadcaster Dazn picked up the Brazilian saying: "Always me! I'm leaving the team! It's better if I leave, I'm leaving. " Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso responded by saying: "I focus on a lot of positive things in the game, and positive things from Vini. We'll talk about [his reaction], of course. " On the clashes after the final whistle, Alonso said: "I interpret it with normality. We don't have to make too much of it. "It's the tension of the moment, for them and us. These scuffles have always happened. " Vinicius Jr wants new Real deal amid Saudi interest 'Real would not be scared to sell Vinicius' Meanwhile, Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will have surgery on his right knee and might be out for the rest of the year. The 33-year-old Spaniard has made seven appearances in 10 La Liga games this season, coming on as a second-half substitute during El Clasico. His latest injury setback comes a year after he ruptured two ligaments and a tendon in the same knee, ruling him out for much of last season. "Following tests carried out on our captain Dani Carvajal by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a loose body in his right knee. Carvajal will undergo arthroscopic surgery, " Real said on Monday. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast 'Four or five serious bids' for Sheffield Wednesday Vinicius Jr 'didn't want to offend' in Clasico clash Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win Can ready meal production be made greener? Clare Balding faithfully shares her favourite music The Aussie twist on Death in Paradise is returning soon The science and maths of playing The Traitors Norris has been through the mill - but this was a statement win How to beat the unbeatable - can anybody stop Australia? 'People are afraid' - why 'juggernaut' Arsenal are team to beat 'The Thomas Frank effect' - but is there more to come from Spurs? Can Hearts make impossible possible by winning Premiership? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? How is Baller League doing in bid to 'bring back football'? Burnley snatch late win in thriller at Wolves. Video Burnley snatch late win in thriller at Wolves Real Madrid impress but Vinicius tension grows - Clasico talking points What next for heavyweight division after Wardley win? Fan anger, rock bottom - what next for Pereira and Wolves? Awful & outplayed - Slot must look closer to home to end Liverpool slump 914 miles, 185 fans - doing English football's longest away day Error-prone England suffer Ashes 'torture' at Wembley Why rookies are shining in record start to NFL season 'Being gay didn't feel normal, until I became a footballer' Vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year The ultimate Ashes competitor - Broad on walking, Warner and that final wicket Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.