Vinicius Junior's Fiery Exit: Real Madrid's Victory Drama

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso plans to address Vinicius Junior's fiery response after being substituted during their 2-1 win over Barcelona. Despite the drama, Alonso praised Vinicius's contributions to the game while also highlighting Bellingham's decisive performance, marking another thrilling El Clasico chapter.

Real Madrid's head coach, Xabi Alonso, intends to have a conversation with Vinicius Junior following the player's heated reaction during the team's 2-1 triumph over arch-rivals Barcelona.

The incident unfolded in the 72nd minute, as Alonso substituted Rodrygo for Vinicius while the match's outcome laid undecided at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Vinicius expressed his discontent visibly, apparently questioning the decision with animated gestures. After briefly exiting to the locker room, the Brazilian returned to engage in a dispute post-match, even involving Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

Despite the controversy, Alonso commended Vinicius for his contributions, emphasizing the match's significance beyond the heated moment. Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role, delivering the decisive goal in El Clasico, marking his third-time winner.

'I'll focus on Vini's positive aspects. Though we'll discuss the scenario, we can't overlook the team's competitive stature in such crucial games,' asserted Alonso. Notably, Vinicius, who previously started several matches on the bench, returned to display moments of brilliance alongside teammates Mbappe and Bellingham.

Regarding Bellingham, Alonso noted, 'He's had three strong performances recently. Given his recovery from surgery, he needed time, and he's surpassed expectations.'

(With inputs from agencies.)