Super Cup Drama! Vinicius Clashes with Simeone; Real Madrid to Play Barcelona

Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr. was embroiled in controversy on Thursday after clashing with Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone while being substituted during the two teams' Spanish Super Cup semifinal in Saudi Arabia. The pair exchanged words in a heated moment as Real Madrid won 2-1 to book a final against bitter rivals Barcelona on Sunday.

Real Madrid will face Barcelona yet again on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo saw Xabi Alonso's side book their place in the final and end Atletico's dreams of glory. Barcelona had already secured their place in the showpiece event by thrashing Athletic Club 5-0 on Wednesday night as they aim to defend their title. Yet Real Madrid's win was not without controversy as Vinicius clashed with Simeone in the second half. Alonso opted to take the Brazilian off and he was spotted in a heated exchange with the Atletico boss on the touchline.

Television cameras managed to pick up what Simeone said to Vinicius, per Mundo Deportivo. The Atletico boss told the Brazilian forward: "Florentino is going to fire you, remember that later."

Simeone was also quizzed on the incident after the game and told Movistar: "I have nothing to say. I've always said, ever since I started playing, that what happens on the field stays on the field, and that's all I have to say. I have a lot of respect for Carvajal, for all the Real Madrid players, and I clearly told him what it looks like from the outside and what's happening to all of them."

Vinicius Jr's future at Real Madrid has been the subject of intense speculation throughout the season amid reports he could be sold due to a number of off-field incidents and outbursts. The Brazilian has also been