Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid
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Vinícius stormed off in a strop when he was substituted during the second half of Sunday’s Clásico victory over Barcelona. The Brazilian was quoted as shouting: “Always me! I’m leaving the team! I’m leaving, I’d better go!”
The winger reacted strongly to his substitution on Sunday, saying "I'm leaving the team, it's better if I leave, I'm leaving".
Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has taken to social media to issue an apology after his substitution in the El Clasico, but did he intentionally leave Xabi Alonso's name out of the post?
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has slammed Real Madrid forward Vinicius for his behaviour towards manager Xabi Alonso during the El Clásico win
Stuttgart are exploring a surprise January loan move for Real Madrid prodigy Endrick, according to reports. The Bundesliga club hope to use coach Sebastian Hoeness' strong relationship with Madrid boss Xabi Alonso to secure the 19-year-old striker,
“The four in midfield played a very good match. Eduardo played a fantastic game,” praised Xabi Alonso. This tactical decision sidelines Mastantuono, who has been losing ground at Real Madrid since the 5-2 thrashing: he was subbed off against Keirat Almaty and Villarreal, came on late against Juventus, and was not considered against Barcelona.
The relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso has deteriorated after the forward reacted angrily to being substituted in Sunday's Clásico, sources told ESPN.