'He's an emotional guy' - Eduardo Camavinga explains why Real Madrid team-mate Vinicius Junior is 'always screaming'

The debate surrounding Vinicius often blurs the line between elite competitive spirit and unsportsmanlike conduct, such is his body language and his tendency to protest or confront opponents during the 90 minutes. While rivals may see his 'screaming' as a provocation, those within the Madrid dressing room view it as a manifestation of his desire to win and his deep emotional investment in every passage of play.

Camavinga didn't hesitate to stand up for one of his closest friends at the club, emphasising that the image the Brazilian projects doesn't reflect his personal reality. He told ESPN: "Vini is my G. He’s a great, great person. I think people don't realise that, because he's always shouting on the field, they think it's a problem, but he's just an emotional guy."

The versatile Madrid star also insisted that there is a considerable gap between the fierce competitor seen on television and the human being who interacts daily with the rest of the squad. According to him, Vinicius's charisma is one of the pillars of the positive atmosphere currently enjoyed by the team managed by Alvaro Arbeloa. "When you meet him personally, he's a really great guy," Camavinga added.

Camavinga's France beat Vinicius' Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in the United States on Thursday. Kylian Mbappe and Hugo Ekitike scored for Les Bleus, who had Dayot Upamecano sent off, before Gleison Bremer pulled one back for the Selecao. Vinicius and Camavinga will be due back in Real Madrid training next week.