Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior’s fairytale is cracking — and fast. The Brazilian superstar, once the face of Madrid’s new generation, is now embroiled in a tense standoff with the club, reportedly over money, ego, Mbappé’s arrival, and a shocking fallout with manager Xabi Alonso. From contract demands that reportedly match Cristiano Ronaldo’s prime salary to a worrying drop in form and an explosive sideline incident in El Clasico, the Vinicius saga has become one of the biggest stories in world football. Rupha Ramani breaks down the tension inside the dressing room, the political power struggle behind the scenes, why Vini feels undervalued, and the advice Rafael Nadal has offered.