Fans inside the Bernabeu heard singing chant about Vinicius Junior after he scores hat-trick against Osasuna

Fans inside the Bernabeu were heard singing a Ballon d’Or-inspired chant after Vinicius Junior netted a hat-trick for Real Madrid in their 4-0 win over Osasuna.

It became one of the most talked-about moments of the year when Real Madrid decided to skip the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris last month. The decision was made in protest over Vinicius Junior not receiving the prestigious award.

President Florentino Perez, manager Carlo Ancelotti, and the club’s Ballon d’Or nominees – Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde, and Antonio Rudiger – all opted not to attend, sparking widespread reactions.

Since being overlooked in favor of Manchester City’s Rodri, a rejuvenated Vinicius has scored four goals, including a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s dominant 4-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday. The 24-year-old, who has netted 12 goals in 17 appearances this season, opened the scoring just after the 30-minute mark. He then added two more goals, completing his hat-trick following Bellingham’s earlier goal.

The Bernabeu fans showed their appreciation, chanting “Balon de Oro, Vinicius Balon de Oro” as he celebrated his third goal.

On social media, reactions to Vinicius’ performance were filled with admiration. One fan wrote, “Vinicius Junior is playing like someone who was robbed of the Ballon d’Or,” while another commented, “Vinicius showing everyone he can handle the weight of the iconic number 7. Special player.” A third fan posed, “In 50 years, will you remember Rodri’s Ballon d’Or or a Vinicius hat-trick against Osasuna?” and another added, “Vinicius has scored two hat-tricks this season, he’s winning the Ballon d’Or next year, right?”

Vinicius is said to have canceled a chartered flight and a private event organized for the Ballon d’Or after learning he finished second in the rankings.

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti took to Instagram to express his gratitude after receiving the Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, awarded to the best coach. He wrote: “I want to thank my family, my president, my club, my players, and above all, Vini and Carvajal.”