Xabi Alonso Confirms Conflict with Vinícius Júnior Fully Resolved After Clásico Incident
Xabi Alonso assures the conflict with Vinícius Júnior after an El Clásico substitution incident is resolved with no punishments, focusing now on team unity and upcoming matches.
- • Xabi Alonso confirmed the conflict with Vinícius Júnior is fully resolved.
- • Vinícius apologized for his emotional reaction to being substituted.
- • Alonso emphasized no reprisals will be taken against Vinícius.
- • Team focus shifts to the next match against Valencia.
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Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the dispute with Vinícius Júnior, sparked by the player's visible frustration after being substituted in the recent El Clásico against Barcelona, is now completely resolved. Alonso stated, "Está todo zanjado" (It’s all settled) during a statement on November 1, 2025, and emphasized that there will be no reprisals against the Brazilian forward.
Vinícius expressed his displeasure after being replaced by Rodrygo in the 72nd minute of Madrid's 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, the forward later apologized for his emotional reaction, citing his competitive nature as the cause. Alonso praised Vinícius's heartfelt communication during a team meeting and considered the apology "very valuable," even though the player did not directly mention Alonso.
This season, Vinícius has faced more frequent substitutions and some benchings compared to previous seasons, a point acknowledged by the coach. Despite the past tensions, Alonso highlighted the importance of team unity and communication with teammates and fans. The focus now shifts fully to the upcoming match against Valencia, with Alonso affirming the team's commitment and denying any internal conflict repercussions.
This resolution highlights the professional approach within Real Madrid’s squad under Alonso’s leadership, ensuring that incidents do not impact team morale or performance moving forward.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.