Xabi Alonso Comments on Embrace with Vinicius

The head coach of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, embraced Vinícius Junior during Sunday’s match against Alavés after the Brazilian scored. The 25-year-old winger provided the assist to his compatriot Rodrygo, whose goal secured a 2-1 victory for “Los Blancos.”

Vinícius celebrating the victory with his coach attracted particular attention, as earlier reports suggested tension between the player and the Spanish manager.

In a post-match interview, Alonso addressed the situation, emphasizing that there was no rift within the team: “We are a closely-knit team. All the noise comes from outside.

We support each other.” According to rumors, had Real Madrid failed to secure a positive result against Alavés, the 44-year-old coach might have faced dismissal.