Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso revealed he will speak with Vinicius Junior about the player’s angry reaction during their 2-1 win over arch-rival Barcelona.

In the 72nd minute of the pulsating contest, Alonso introduced Rodrygo for Vincius as the game’s fate hung in the balance at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius didn’t shy away from expressing his frustration and dissent. He pointed towards himself, questioning whether he was being taken off. The Brazilian then started laughing and shouting before evading Alonso at the touchline on his way down to the tunnel.

The 25-year-old returned to the bench and was later involved in a heated exchange after the Los Blancos notched a 2-1 win. He appeared to remonstrate with Barcelona’s star winger Lamine Yamal, who sparked tension before the game

See Full Page