"I spoke with Vinicius about the incident, about his reaction. I told him what I thought, that it was a mistake. He apologised and it's a closed matter. He's a very important player and has no problems here, nor at his club, with his coach."
"It was important to me that we talked about it on Friday and it's been resolved. These things can happen but we don't want them to happen again."
"We have a very good relationship with Vinicius. When something happens, we keep each other informed. His personal life? I'm neither his father nor his brother. I just want to be his coach. His personal life is his own."
Vinicius Junior reacted angrily when substituted in the 72nd minute of the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu and was booked after an on-pitch altercation following the final whistle. Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti both spoke with Vinicius about his reaction and described the matter as resolved after an apology. Ancelotti emphasised a good relationship and said Vinicius has no problems at club or country. Ancelotti named Vinicius in Brazil's upcoming friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia. Vinicius was also substituted in a later 4-0 win over Valencia and is expected to start upcoming matches.
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