Xabi Alonso's first El Clasico as Real Madrid manager was a tactical statement wrapped in nostalgia. Calm on the touchline and bold in his calls, he outwitted Barcelona to deliver Madrid's sweetest revenge yet.

Vinicius Junior's role at Real Madrid has taken a surprising downturn under Xabi Alonso, but the Brazilian forward has responded in spectacular fashion. Despite starting fewer games and spending more time on the bench than ever before,

The Spanish giants play three key matches over the next two weeks, having badly failed their first big test in September

The north London club are keen on one of Los Blancos’ best players, but Alonso’s latest comments about him suggest that the Gunners should forgo their interest

Xabi Alonso has admitted that a "conversation" is forthcoming with Vinicius Junior after his angry reaction to being substituted in El Clasico on Sunday. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabeu courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham to go five points clear at the top of the Liga table.

Vinícius Júnior has said Real Madrid's players "didn't mean to offend anyone" in the on-field clashes that marred the end of Sunday's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona, while insisting that "we have to defend our side.

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.