Neymar says something surprising about the dance and Vinicius

Neymar first explains the real reason behind the attention-grabbing dance after scoring for Santos, while revealing a special story related to Vinicius amid the controversy.

After Santos' 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian national championship, Neymar became the focus not only for his two goals but also for his emotional celebration at the corner flag. The Brazilian star quickly explained the meaning behind this action, emphasizing that it was support for his junior teammate Vinicius Junior, who has been under a lot of pressure recently.

According to MadridXtra, Neymar clarified his message after the match: “That dance was for Vinicius Junior. I told him when he scored his first goal in Portugal and faced insults, racism, and everything else: ‘When you score, celebrate like that, because if I score, I will do the same.’” This statement quickly spread widely in the Brazilian media.

Neymar's message came at a time when Vinicius continues to be the focus in the Champions League. In the victory over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, the forward for Real Madrid scored the decisive goal and recreated his familiar dance at the corner flag. Despite causing controversy, the celebration is seen as a strong response to the pressures he has faced throughout both legs.

Previously in Lisbon, this celebration had already heightened tensions, even forcing the referee to temporarily stop the match to activate the anti-racism protocol. In the return leg, over 3,000 Benfica fans continuously booed whenever Vinicius touched the ball, but the messages “No To Racism” and “Respect” from the Bernabéu stands created a positive and meaningful image.

Under immense pressure, Vinicius responded with an impressive professional performance, featuring high passing accuracy, effective plays, and a decisive goal. Although his celebration continues to spark debate, his influence in Real Madrid's journey to defend their European crown is undeniable, and it shows the strong spirit that Neymar wanted to convey through his action.