Real Madrid Won’t Punish Vinícius; Alonso’s Camp Claims They Could Have Scored 7 Against Barça

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After defeating Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clásico, Xabi Alonso’s side now leads their fierce rivals by 5 points. This victory is particularly significant for Alonso and his team, as Real Madrid faced heavy criticism following a humiliating 5-2 loss to Atlético Madrid in La Liga in September.

The match was full of conflicts and drama—police had to separate the two teams after the final whistle—but there was no doubt about who deserved to win.

“We could have scored 7 goals against Barcelona,” a source within Alonso’s camp said. The source spoke on condition of anonymity to defend their stance.

However, in the days following the match, most of the focus has been on Vinícius and his angry reaction after being substituted for Rodrygo in the 72nd minute.

Various Spanish media reports on Monday suggested Real Madrid would punish Vinícius, after he reacted similarly when substituted during the match against RCD Espanyol last month.

Yet, club sources stated no action would be taken—Alonso has already taken control of the situation.

That said, since Alonso’s approach to managing Real Madrid’s dressing room is vastly different from that of his predecessor, Carlo Ancelotti, further tensions are likely to arise this season. It will be fascinating to see if the situation changes.