Vinicius Jr. ‘Seriously Considering Leaving’ Real Madrid After Explosive Row with Xabi Alonso
madrid,Spain - Vinicius Jr. is reportedly seriously contemplating leaving Real Madrid following a heated and public dispute with manager Xabi Alonso during and after Sunday’s El Clasico victory over Barcelona. The incident, culminating in a visible on-field outburst and a post-match confrontation, has left the club backing Alonso and casting serious doubt on Vinicius’ future at the Bernabéu.
The controversy erupted when Alonso substituted Vinicius in the 80th minute, despite the player seemingly wanting to remain on the pitch. Vinicius reacted with visible frustration,reportedly telling teammates,”I’m leaving the team. It’s better if I leave - I’m leaving,” before heading straight down the tunnel, only to return to the bench later.
The situation escalated after the final whistle, with Vinicius appearing to be a central figure in a melee that involved players from both sides. Five players received yellow cards, and Real Madrid substitute Andriy Lunin was sent off.
Alonso attempted to downplay the incident, stating, ”ther are different personalities in any dressing room. Right now we will enjoy the win, then we’ll have a conversation, for sure.” He acknowledged Vinicius’ disappointment at being substituted, explaining, “The only thing Vinicius was missing was a goal. It’s true that he came off the pitch when he was feeling best and I could have waited a bit to replace him, but I understood that we needed fresh players to maintain control. Vinicius wanted to stay on because he was feeling good.”
He further added,”Franco (Mastantuono) wanted to carry on playing too. He said to me,”Are you taking me off?” And I said,”Yes.” Something similar happened with Vini. He wasn’t very happy, but neither was Franco. It happens to everyone, but I’m very happy with Vinicius’s performance. the schedule is demanding and we have to keep going.”
Vinicius declined to comment directly on his abrupt departure from the field, but emphasized the team’s defensive stance, telling Real madrid TV, “We try to maintain a balance, but it’s not always possible. We didn’t want to offend anyone, not Barca players, nor the fans. We know that when we step onto the pitch, we have to defend our side, and that’s how it was today.”
Jude Bellingham’s 43rd-minute goal secured the win for Real Madrid, but the victory has been overshadowed by the internal conflict. sources indicate the club is firmly supporting Alonso’s decision-making and handling of the situation,potentially pushing Vinicius towards an exit.The long-term implications of this fallout remain to be seen, but the relationship between one of the world’s most exciting players and his manager appears to be at a breaking point.
