Vinicius apologizes, Xabi Alonso wants Real to close the case

After Vinicius Junior's public apology for his reaction to being substituted in El Clasico, coach Xabi Alonso met directly with the Brazilian striker to close the matter. According to journalist Edu Aguirre (El Chiringuito), Alonso's message was clear: emotional conflicts should be resolved in the dressing room, not in public in front of the media. Real Madrid gave the 43-year-old coach full authority to handle the situation, prioritizing unity before the match against Valencia early Sunday morning Vietnam time.

Key developments: the meeting after the apology

Real Madrid returned to training on Wednesday, also the first time Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Junior have come face to face since the incident. The conversation took place in a team meeting with the aim of closing the case and ensuring the group moves forward. According to the description, the atmosphere of the meeting was intimate and professional, suitable for the context of both characters knowing the pressure of top football.

On the player side, Vinicius Junior expressed his regret and proactively posted an apology on social media. On the coaching side, Alonso reminded the spirit of internal handling to protect the team's image and avoid creating unnecessary fluctuations.

Xabi Alonso's message: internal discipline, protecting the collective

The message of “locking the locker room” was emphasized: conflicts arising from emotions during the game can happen, but how they are resolved determines the impact on the team. As a former player, Alonso understands the disappointment of being substituted in big matches. Therefore, his choice to close the matter with a direct exchange is a step to stabilize the mentality and reduce outside noise.

Real Madrid’s decision to hand over the reins to the 43-year-old shows the club’s confidence in his management style: clear, concise and with the collective interest at the forefront. It also signals to the rest of the dressing room about standards of behaviour and discipline.

Short-term impact: keeping pace in preparation for Valencia

Mentally, the early end helps the team avoid being dragged down by off-field controversy. A unified message frame – players admit mistakes, coaches deal with them internally, the team looks forward to the next game – provides the necessary stability during a short match week.

Ahead of the clash with Valencia, which takes place early Sunday morning Vietnam time, Real's priority is to maintain focus. Not adding any media variables to the preparation phase will help the coaching staff control the tempo and atmosphere of training.

Tactical perspective of the locker room

No further tactical details were given, but Alonso’s approach suggests a familiar tenet of big teams: control information, solve problems on the spot and encourage players to take responsibility. The intended result is a stable playing environment – ​​a precondition for any tactical adjustments on the pitch.

Conclude

According to journalist Edu Aguirre, the meeting between Alonso and Vinicius was aimed at putting an end to the incident after El Clasico. Apologies were made, internal rules were reiterated, and Real Madrid turned their attention to the match against Valencia – where discipline and unity continue to be the foundation.