Vinicius Jr has published an apology for his outburst toward Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso after he was subbed off in El Clasico against Barcelona.Â
The Brazilian winger, who was visibly upset as he stormed off the pitch at the Bernabeu, blamed his “passion” and “competitive nature” for the tantrum on Sunday.
Vinicius remonstrated with Alonso as he walked towards the sideline to be replaced by Rodrygo in the 72nd minute before going straight down the tunnel. He rejoined his teammates a few minutes later.
The 25-year-old also exchanged words with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal throughout El Clasico and was involved in a scuffle with opposition players after the final whistle.
Vinicius Jr snubs Alonso as Real Madrid squad ‘unhappy’
Vinicius posted an apology for his actions on X on Wednesday, but did not directly mention Alonso.
“I want to apologise to all Madrid fans for my reaction after being substituted,” he said. “Just as I already apologised in person during today’s training session, I also want to apologize again to my teammates, the club and the president.”
“Sometimes my passion gets the better of me,” Vinicius added. “I always want to win and help my team. My competitive nature stems from the love I feel for this club and everything it represents. I promise to keep fighting every second for the good of Real Madrid, as I have done since day one.”
Hoy quiero pedir disculpas a todos los madridistas por mi reacción al ser sustituido en el Clásico.
Asà como ya lo he hecho en persona durante el entrenamiento de hoy, también quiero pedir disculpas nuevamente a mis compañeros, club y presidente.
A veces la pasión me gana por…
— Vini Jr. (@vinijr) October 29, 2025
Vinicius has been subbed off more often under Alonso than Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid, while he has also started three games on the bench this season.
Sunday’s debacle comes amid reports that tensions between the manager and the Real squad have been simmering. The Athletic claim “several” first-team players are “unhappy with his management and the way he has imposed several important changes” since replacing Ancelotti in the summer.
The report adds that Vinicius deliberately left Alonso’s name out of the apology as he feels hurt by the coach’s treatment.
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