As Halloween nears, Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior and his girlfriend, Virginia Fonseca, have shown they’re more than ready for the spooky season — and perhaps, for a fresh start together.
The couple, who have been the focus of Brazilian media for weeks due to their rocky relationship, shared a series of striking photos on Instagram that left fans both surprised and delighted.
Dressed for Halloween, But Not to Match
In their latest post, the duo didn’t opt for a coordinated couple’s costume.
Instead, Virginia, a major influencer with over 53 million followers, stole the show as the classic Disney villain Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians.
Meanwhile, Vinicius went all out in a purple clown outfit that made him nearly unrecognizable.
The photos, filled with smiles and affection, showed the couple looking very much in love — a sight that came just weeks after rumors of a breakup had made headlines.
A Love Story with Highs, Lows, and Public Apologies
Their romance reportedly began over the summer, shortly after Virginia’s split from singer Ze Felipe in May.
But in early October, leaked messages between Vinicius and another model caused quite a stir, seemingly leading to their brief separation.
Not one to stay silent, the 25-year-old footballer publicly apologized in an emotional message, asking for another chance built on “no lies, lots of love, affection, and respect.”
He admitted his mistakes and praised Virginia as “an incredible woman” and “an admirable mother” who had made sacrifices to visit him in Madrid.
He went on to say, “Although we were not yet officially a couple, there was a sincere connection.
I am not ashamed to admit that I was careless and that I disappointed her.”
Love Rekindled and a Public Display of Affection
It appears his heartfelt plea worked. Earlier this week, Virginia posted a sweet photo of herself and Vinicius cuddled in front of a glowing “love” sign.
The caption was simple yet powerful — “V ❤️ V” — signaling that things between them were back on track.
Fans quickly flooded the comments, celebrating what looked like a reunion between one of Brazil’s favorite celebrity couples.
Trouble at the Bernabéu and Another Apology
Just as Vinicius was getting his personal life back in order, a new controversy arose on the pitch.
During Real Madrid’s El Clásico clash with Barcelona, the Brazilian reacted angrily after being substituted, reportedly clashing with manager Xabi Alonso in what Spanish media described as an “unsustainable conflict.”
But in a move that showed growth, Vinicius quickly apologized again — this time to Alonso, his teammates, and Madrid fans.
“Sometimes passion gets the better of me because I always want to win,” he admitted in a statement.
“My competitive character stems from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents.”
Looking Ahead for Vinicius and Real Madrid
Vinicius’ heartfelt words seem to have cooled tensions at the Bernabéu, at least for now.
Real Madrid will return to action this weekend against Valencia, followed by a major Champions League trip to Liverpool, where Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to make his much-anticipated return to Anfield.