During Vinicius Junior‘s substitution in the Clasico match against Barcelona, Real Madrid’s issues surfaced even more prominently. The Brazilian reacted heatedly to being taken off the field, sparking considerable controversy. Moreover, Rodrygo and other stars also oppose Xabi Alonso’s leadership. With this in mind, the front office has reportedly made a decision.
According to Jose Felix Díaz in Diario AS, Real Madrid have informed the players that they support Xabi Alonso. The front office has clarified that it is the coach who makes decisions, silencing rumors about a possible early dismissal from the team. With this, the pressure now falls on the shoulders of the players, who must step up and turn their poor situation around if they want to keep their starting roles.
Following support from the front office, Xabi Alonso has been granted complete freedom to adjust the role of any player he feels is not performing at the top level. As a result, Vinicius and Rodrygo will compete for a starting spot in the lineup, having been the most criticized for their performances.