The relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Xabi Alonso has deteriorated after the forward reacted angrily to being substituted in Sunday's Clásico , sources have told ESPN, following a start to the season which 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 Vinicius' 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 Viníc

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