Jose Mourinho’s side kick-started their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Serie A champions Inter on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid were far from at their best but took control in the first-half through goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde.
Inter Milan dominated possession throughout the match and Madrid’s lack of control caused huge tension inside the Bernabeu.
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The whistles from the home fans grew louder and louder as Real Madrid failed to put the game to bed and McManaman felt some of the anger was directed at Vinicius.
The Brazilian winger has endured a slow start to the new season after a summer in which he was heavily linked with a move to Premier League champions Arsenal.
‘You can hear the whistles at Vinicius Junior,’ former Real Madrid midfielder McManaman said on TNT Sports after the 26-year-old gave the ball away in the second half.
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the Bernabeu (Picture: Getty)
‘Listen to that… they are not happy with Vini Junior at all. He certainly has a love-hate relationship with the fans.’
The frustration inside the Bernabeu only increased when Inter Milan pulled a goal back on 77 minutes through Carlos Augusto.
Inter then hit the woodwork as they chased an equaliser but ultimately returned to Italy empty-handed, with Madrid beginning their Champions League campaign with a narrow win.
Jose Mourinho during Madrid’s European win (Picture: Getty)
Vinicius’ late substitution was met by a mixed reaction by the Madrid fans but Mourinho made a point of applauding the Brazilian as he made his way off the pitch.
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