Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior scored a long-range goal and responded to jeers from Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabéu with an unexpected show of humility on Tuesday, raising both hands in an apologetic gesture that acknowledged the team's recent poor form. The crowd, which had been booing the winger since kickoff amid frustration following Madrid's Champions League elimination, responded with warm applause and chants — a notable turnaround in his relationship with the home supporters. Madrid went on to beat Deportivo Alavés 2–1 in La Liga's 32nd round, with Kylian Mbappé also scoring from outside the box; the result lifts Madrid to 73 points in second place, six behind leaders Barcelona.