Xabi Alonso vs Vinicius war: Real Madrid has chosen its side

09.11.25 FT LaLiga Spain

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At Real Madrid, the conflict between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Jr has pushed the club to make a decisive move.

After taking charge of the Real Madrid bench this summer, Xabi Alonso has had a complicated relationship with Vinicius Jr. Tensions reached a boiling point during the late October Clasico, where Los Blancos claimed a 2-1 victory. While Real Madrid is eager to extend its Brazilian winger’s contract, which runs until June 2027, the club is struggling with how Xabi Alonso is managing the situation.

According to information from Cadena Ser, renewing Vinicius Junior's (25) contract is a top priority for Los Blancos, and the club believes Xabi Alonso has treated him unfairly and mishandled the start of the season. The Real Madrid board feels that relying less and less on Vinicius Junior is complicating his contract renewal and holds the Basque manager responsible.

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