Vinicius Jr's Apology: Passion on Display During El Clasico Triumph

Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid apologized for his reaction to being substituted during El Clasico's 2-1 victory against Barcelona. The 25-year-old attributed his outburst to his competitive nature. Despite his apology to teammates and fans, no mention was made of manager Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr issued a public apology following his emotional outburst during Sunday's intense El Clasico win over rivals Barcelona. The Brazilian player was notably unhappy about being substituted in the 71st minute, which marred what could have been a purely celebratory occasion.

Despite playing a crucial role in the team's success, Vinicius was replaced by fellow Brazilian Rodrygo. His displeasure with manager Xabi Alonso was evident as he went straight to the dressing room. Vinicius, however, expressed his remorse to teammates and club president Florentino Perez, noticeably omitting Alonso from his statement.

The 25-year-old attributed his reaction to his competitive spirit and deep passion for the club. His tight relationship with the manager has been under scrutiny since Alonso's tenure began. Real Madrid stands at the top of the LaLiga standings, five points ahead of Barcelona.

(With inputs from agencies.)