Xabi Alonso responded to Vinicius Jr.'s outburst, using strong language to urge him to calm down. The tension between the two escalated, and Vinicius Jr. walked off the field, making angry gestures as he went.

After leaving the field, Vinicius Jr. reportedly told his teammates in the locker room that he was considering leaving the team. Goalkeeper coach Luis Llopis intervened, speaking with Vinicius Jr. for several minutes before convincing him to return to the dugout to finish the match.