Real Madrid continues to praise the Liga. Winners this Saturday of Espanyol Barcelona (2-0, 5th day), the Merengue signed a fifth victory in a row in the league. However, some small tensions persist. In particular that which concerns Vinicius Junior. Sometimes frustrated with his playing time, the Brazilian has once again raised against Xabi Alonso's decision to replace him today.
Holder on the left of the attack, the offensive was to his advantage during the game, for example offering the decisive pass to Kylian Mbappé on the second Madrid goal (47th). But half an hour later, its replacement was the occasion for a small scene of anger. Obviously in the misunderstanding in the face of the choice of Xabi Alonso, he raised his arms, discussed with his trainer, then returned directly to the locker room.
If he returned to sit on the bench a few minutes later, the sequence was still spotted by the Spanish media who did not hesitate to question Xabi Alonso at the after-machine press conference. The latter made amends, in remarks relayed by Marca. “There was only one goal at Vinicius. It is true that he came out of the field when he was at his best and I could have waited a little before replacing him. »»
Vinicius, dissatisfaction confirmed by Xabi Alonso
However, the former Bayer Leverkusen coach explained his choice. “I understood that we needed fresh players to keep the game control. Vinicius wanted to stay because he felt good. Mastantuono too, for example. Angry ? He was not very happy, but Franco either. It happens to everyone, but I am very happy with the performance of Vinicius. »»
Xabi Alonso concluded that the calendar was intense and ” demanding “reason why he chose to run. Next meeting for Real Madrid, next September 23 with a trip to Levante, before a derby against Atlético de Madrid four days later.
