Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso commented on Vinicius Junior's emotional state during the substitution after his dramatic El Clásico victory against Barcelona, according to Marca. As a reminder, in the 2-1 victory for Real Madrid, the Brazilian left the field enraged when the winger was substituted, refusing to shake hands with the coach, and returned to the stands shortly after.
Reacting to the situation, Xabi Alonso emphasized that he does not want to turn the event into a big sensation:
"I don't want to talk at length about this moment. This is something that needs to be discussed in the community. Vinicius is a very important player for the team, and he made a great contribution to today's result. "The victory was rightfully won," said the coach.
According to Alonso, the emotional reaction in the footballer was caused by his desire to win:
"He always wants to win, he has such a character. We know this well. He has a high team spirit, so I consider this situation normal. Of course, we will discuss the situation among ourselves - this will be resolved within the team," he emphasized.
The coach also expressed satisfaction with the team's overall performance. According to him, "Real" surpassed "Barcelona" not only in the result, but also tactically:
"We had many more chances, there were even situations where there could have been a penalty shootout. But what's important is that the team felt competitive, strong, and united again. If we continue in this spirit, great results await us," said Alonso.
Despite various opinions about Vinicius's performances, Real Madrid fans praised his dedication to the field. They welcomed the Brazilian footballer with understanding of his loyalty to the team and his striving for victory.
Xabi Alonso said that such passionate situations are natural in football:
"Sometimes such situations can happen in a game with very high emotions. The main thing is to discuss it correctly and maintain team spirit. Vinicius is a member of our family, and his feelings are also connected to the team's desire to win," the coach said.
Following this victory, Real Madrid maintained their lead in La Liga with 27 points after 10 rounds. Barcelona remains in second place with 22 points.
Thus, Xabi Alonso assessed the situation with Vinicius as an internal matter and emphasized the importance of maintaining psychological unity in the game without disrupting the team atmosphere.
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