Key Takeaways:
- On Wednesday, Vinicius Junior issued both public and private apologies following his outburst after being substituted in El Clasico
- Xabi Alonso confirmed there will be no disciplinary action against Vinicius and that the incident is now considered closed
- Vinicius remains in contention to start on Saturday night against Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu
Resolution After El Clasico Confrontation
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has declared that his differences with Vinicius Junior have been settled, after the Brazilian forward apologised for his reaction to being substituted during the closing stages of El Clasico. Vinicius, who had expressed his frustration by stating “I’m leaving the club”, publicly addressed the incident with a statement on social media, extending apologies to the club, its supporters, the president, and his team-mates. In a further gesture, he delivered a private apology to the coaching staff and his colleagues prior to a training session.
According to reports, Alonso and Vinicius began a dialogue to address the situation. In Alonso’s words: “We had a meeting with everyone on Wednesday, and Vinicius was impeccable. He spoke honestly and was very good. For me, that settles the matter.”
🚨⚠️ Xabi Alonso: “Vinicius Jr will NOT be punished. The matter is closed”.
“He’s was impeccable in his speech in front of all of us”. pic.twitter.com/NopxipjzfA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 31, 2025
Alonso Satisfied Despite Being Overlooked in Apology
The omission of Alonso’s name from Vinicius’s public apology drew attention, though the manager remained content with the overall outcome. Alonso remarked: “It was a very valuable, very positive statement. He demonstrated his honesty; he spoke from the heart. What he said was the most important thing, and I was very satisfied. The matter was closed on Wednesday.”
Pressed by the media about not being specifically mentioned, Alonso avoided direct comment, instead stating: “It was very positive; we trained well yesterday. We’re all eager and in the same boat.” He further confirmed that Vinicius would not face any punishment, explaining: “No, there will be no punishment.”
Despite ongoing questions regarding whether he felt slighted by Vinicius’s omission, Alonso remained steadfast, saying: “I think I’ve already given enough answers about Vinicius. I understand and respect that your focus is on that. It was resolved on Wednesday. We’ve had a very good week. What worries me is Valencia. I understand you, but please understand me too.”
Contract Situation and Looking Ahead
Vinicius’s contract situation remains unresolved with less than eighteen months remaining on his deal at Real Madrid. However, Alonso praised the player’s focus and recent contributions: “He seems very focused and with a lot of desire.. He played a great game the other day.”
Asked if Vinicius might repeat his behaviour in the future, Alonso held no such concerns: “I think the team, and everyone, including Vinicius, is focused on what’s most important. Everyone wants to be on the pitch. The focus is the same. We want to proceed in an assured manner.”
Upcoming Fixture and Team News
With no disciplinary action taken, Vinicius is expected to be available for selection when Real Madrid host Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Attention will now turn to whether Alonso opts to substitute Vinicius again under similar circumstances.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| El Clasico Substitution | Sunday | Vinicius substituted for final 20 minutes; reacted angrily |
| Public Apology by Vinicius | Wednesday | Apologised via social media to club, fans, president, team-mates |
| Private Apology | Wednesday | Addressed to coaching staff and team-mates ahead of training |
| Next Match | Saturday night | Real Madrid v Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu |
