"The relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso has deteriorated after the forward reacted angrily to being substituted in Sunday's Clásico, sources told ESPN, following a start to the season that has seen the Real Madrid coach leave the forward out of the starting lineup three times. Vinícius was visibly upset by Alonso opting to replace him with Rodrygo in the 72nd minute at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Madrid leading 2-1, and questioned the decision before heading straight down the tunnel."
"ESPN has previously reported that Vinícius' camp feel the coach is not a fan of the player, and talks over a new contract -- with the Brazil international's current deal up in 2027 -- have stalled in recent months. Sources said that the relationship between Alonso and Vinícius has not broken down, but it has been damaged. Vinícius plans to speak to Madrid teammates about the situation, before a face-to-face meeting with Alonso, sources said."
Vinícius Júnior reacted angrily to being substituted in the Clásico and questioned Xabi Alonso's decision before heading down the tunnel after Rodrygo replaced him in the 72nd minute with Madrid leading 2-1. The coach has left Vinícius out of the starting lineup three times this season, including matches against Real Oviedo, Getafe and Marseille. Vinícius' camp believe Alonso is not a fan and contract negotiations, with the current deal expiring in 2027, have stalled. Sources say the relationship is damaged but not broken. Vinícius plans to speak with teammates and then meet Alonso, who intends to address the reaction while focusing on positives.
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