The Real Madrid manager revealed the Brazilian gave an “impeccable” and heartfelt apology to the entire squad, putting the Clásico tunnel incident to rest.
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has publicly closed the book on the controversy surrounding Vinicius Junior’s angry reaction to being substituted in last weekend’s El Clásico. Alonso confirmed the Brazilian star will face no punishment for storming down the tunnel, revealing that Vinicius settled the matter internally with a sincere apology to his teammates.
The incident occurred when Vinicius was taken off in the 72nd minute of the tense 2-1 victory over Barcelona. Days later, he issued a public apology to fans, the club, and the president, but notably omitted the manager. However, Alonso shared that a team meeting on Wednesday resolved any lingering issues.
“Vinicius gave an impeccable speech. He spoke sincerely, from the heart. For me, this matter has been closed since Wednesday,” Alonso stated in a press conference. He emphasized that there would be “no reprisals” and that the entire squad is united, adding, “We are all in the same boat and rowing in the same direction.”
The manager framed the player’s frustration as a natural byproduct of a fierce competitor wanting to be on the pitch. With the internal drama now settled, the focus shifts back to Real’s La Liga campaign, where they sit five points clear at the top ahead of Valencia’s visit to the Bernabéu.
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