Vinicius Junior began the latest Champions League game on the bench, sparking questions about his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso. To add intrigue, Alonso has now addressed the issue with a seven-word claim that only fuels further debate.

Xabi Alonso addressed the current form of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid launches its Champions League campaign determined not to repeat last year’s shaky start, when three early defeats forced them into the playoff round before the knockouts.

Real Madrid remains in full control of La Liga after three wins from three, but there’s a bigger story looming over the Bernabeu — the possible early comeback of Jude Bellingham.

Rodrygo has been linked with a potential departure, and head coach Xabi Alonso made a final statement on the player's future at Real Madrid.

With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham all commanding massive attention, it was natural to assume that Alonso’s project would be centered around one of them.

With the task of succeeding Xabi Alonso, Erik ten Hag suffered a first humiliating defeat on his debut against Flamengo U-20s team.

The spotlight has fallen not just on the team’s lack of trophies but also on internal friction—most notably between Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, two of the biggest stars in world soccer.

As heads dropped and questions mounted, the spotlight quickly turned to two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars—and how manager Xabi Alonso plans to respond.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

While much of the attention centers on Kylian Mbappe’s reunion with his former club, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has already set the tone with a firm message.

One of his key players in the back line will miss the clash due to suspension, leaving Alonso with three potential replacements.

Real Madrid’s journey through the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup isn’t just about titles and prestige—it’s also about the extraordinary financial stakes that could reshape their entire summer transfer strategy.

A rising academy product has emerged, complicating matters for Xabi Alonso and possibly even Kylian Mbappe, whose return from illness coincides with the rise of an in-house prodigy.

With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior far from their best level, Xabi Alonso praised Real Madrid's rising star in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.