El Clásico, FC Barcelona and Lamine Yamal
Digest more
Madrid coach plays down Vini’s tunnel reaction, insists the focus stays on the teamThe Silent Treatment: What was Xabi Alonso's reaction to Vinicius Jr storming off after El Clasico sub?Real Madrid
The Real Madrid star and his new coach have not got off to an idyllic start, as became clear to the world in their win against Barcelona
Alonso, however, reportedly has the full backing of the Madrid board. The club wasn’t pleased with Vinicius’s behavior, especially after a fiery tunnel exchange and a brief on-field scuffle at the final whistle. For now, management stands firmly behind their new coach — even if it risks unsettling one of their biggest stars.
Vinicius Jr. made an explosive threat to Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid following his substitution against Barcelona. Real secured a famous win over old rivals Barca in Sunday's El Clasico to extend their lead at the top of the La Liga by five points.
Vinícius Júnior made sure the football world knew how displeased he was to be subbed out of El Clásico -- a game Real Madrid won in statement fashion.