Mourinho must protect Vinicius, and more importantly, prevent every match from becoming a solitary battle against a world that doesn't understand him.

The hostile atmosphere directed at Vinicius in Real Madrid's first official match of the season is unprecedented. Being booed in a pre-season friendly at a stadium he has never visited during his career is also unusual. A player violently fouling an opponent who has already fallen to the ground, turning away and making no attempt to play the ball, without the referee issuing a yellow card or VAR intervening to review the incident—all occurring in the third minute—is not normal. The media tactics recently deployed by rival clubs are also abnormal. Espanyol's social media posts served no constructive purpose, and while everyone subsequently called for fairness in football, it was too late. Every time Vinicius plays away from Santiago Bernabéu, he encounters too many irregular situations, and we risk becoming accustomed to it. His reactions and emotional outbursts under provocation, in turn, become an excuse for such misconduct. Where is the line of responsibility for a player? Do these actions on the pitch constitute bullying, and how should we define that boundary? Are insults like an entire stadium chanting "beach ball" acceptable? How many fouls and provocations must he endure from opponents before reacting, and how much must his performance be affected before he can maintain composure? Even Mourinho demands he control his emotions when celebrating a goal, if he scores one. The outside world requires Vinicius, even in his happiest moment when scoring in football, to restrain himself to avoid offending others. One match has forced the Portuguese coach to directly confront an issue that must be resolved immediately. He knows that "Ancelotti's plan" failed, and Xavi Alonso's approach proved even less effective. For him to succeed now, it cannot simply be about demanding defensive work from his players or improving his chemistry with Mbappé. The core issue to address is psychology. Mourinho must protect Vinicius, and more importantly, prevent every match from becoming a solitary battle against a world that doesn't understand him.

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