Vini was angry after being substituted during the El Clasico
Tensions between Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso have reportedly reached a breaking point, with Spanish outlet AS describing their relationship as “red-hot” and “unsustainable.”
The Brazilian winger is said to feel disrespected by the coach and is now weighing up his future at the club.
The situation boiled over during Sunday’s, October 26, 2025, 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona when Vinicius reacted angrily to being substituted with 18 minutes remaining.
As his number appeared on the board, he shouted, “Me?!” and called out, “Coach, coach!” in disbelief before trudging toward the bench. Cameras later caught Alonso muttering, “Come on, Vini, damn it” in frustration.
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Despite the outburst, Alonso, who took over in the summer and currently has Madrid five points clear at the top of La Liga, reportedly has the full backing of the club’s hierarchy.
The 43-year-old is said to be “seriously angry” with Vinicius’s attitude, a sentiment shared among senior figures at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Vinicius, 25, has grown frustrated with his reduced role this season. He has completed the full 90 minutes in only three games and has been substituted or benched several times.
Earlier in the campaign, he held talks with the club about his limited influence and left “satisfied,” but little has changed since.
With Kylian Mbappe flourishing and Jude Bellingham back from injury, Vinicius no longer feels like the centerpiece of the team despite believing he works tirelessly at both ends of the pitch.
Combined with years of racist abuse from rival fans since joining in 2018, the forward now feels increasingly unappreciated.
While AS claims he could push for an exit as early as January, Vinicius still hopes to stay and even extend his contract beyond 2027, if, that is, the rift with Alonso can be healed.
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