Vinícius and Xabi Alonso Reach an Agreement: Florentino Has Been Informed
The Brazilian and his coach will meet privately to clear the air after the Clásico controversy.
Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso have reached an understanding following the tense moment that occurred during Sunday’s Clásico. The pair will meet face-to-face on Wednesday in Xabi’s office to calmly discuss what happened — Vinícius’ frustration, his gestures, and the overall situation.
The meeting was agreed upon after the team was given a few days off to recover from the emotional win against Barcelona. The club fully supports this approach, preferring that the player and coach resolve the issue directly, without intermediaries.
No fine for Vinícius
Real Madrid does not plan to fine Vinícius for his reaction to being substituted by Xabi Alonso. The gesture did not sit well within the club, but they prefer not to escalate the matter. The belief in Valdebebas is that this should be resolved through dialogue between player and coach — especially since Alonso was the one disrespected, even if Vinícius felt wronged by the decision.
The game was extremely tense, played under immense pressure and emotion. Vinícius, known for his fiery character, took the substitution in the 70th minute particularly hard, especially in such a high-stakes match meant to prove Madrid’s superiority over Barcelona.
A matter of maturity
Over the past few seasons, Vinícius has shown clear progress in managing his emotions and on-field behavior. However, there are still aspects of his temperament that need refining — something normal for a player with such an intense personality. It’s a gradual process that requires time and self-awareness.
What matters most is that Vinícius recognizes his mistake and is willing to improve for the good of the team and his own long-term future at Real Madrid. The club continues to see him as a decisive player and a cornerstone of its project — and both sides are determined to move forward from this incident constructively.
