Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference
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Despite the great performance, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso decided to take Vinicius Jr. off the pitch in the 72nd minute. The Brazilian was shocked at the decision, and he left the pitch angrily.
Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.
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Only Mbappe is safe: Real Madrid coach Alonso reportedly willing to sacrifice anyone to sign Serie A star
Xabi Alonso is reportedly interested in a Serie A player and could be willing to let go of any Real Madrid star — except Kylian Mbappe — to bring him in.
Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Juventus on Wednesday night. He was asked about Arda Güler’s qualities, to which he said: “Arda is in the process of improving everything.