Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has defended Vinícius Júnior 's angry reaction at being taken off in the Clásico , saying "I never liked being substituted either" but admitted that the winger may come to wish he had better controlled his anger.

Vinícius was visibly upset at being withdrawn by coach Xabi Alonso in the 72nd minute of Madrid's 2-1 LaLiga win over Barcelona on Sunday, questioning the decision whilst still on the pitch, and then heading straight down the tunnel.

ESPN has reported that the relationship between Vinícius and Alonso is now strained , with the player planning to talk to teammates in the coming days, before meeting with the coach when the team returns to training on Wednesday.

"I never liked being substituted either," Kroos said in the latest

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