Vinicius Junior put in a top-class performance as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, but with just over 70 minutes remaining, the fourth official held up a substitutes board with the number 7 on his back, signaling Xabi Alonso’s Brazilian winger to be sent off.
Vinicius went on a long and loud rant as he left the pitch, and instead of shaking Alonso’s hand, he walked past him shouting, but Alonso seemed to ignore Vinicius. He reportedly even threatened to leave the club. The club’s leadership supports any decision Alonso makes at this time.
According to asalthough the initial anger has subsided somewhat, Vinicius is now seriously considering changing direction, believing that Alonso simply hates him. Several Premier League clubs are said to have expressed interest in his services in the past, but this is not the first time Vinicius has had this kind of problem at Madrid, with the Saudi Arabian club also doing the same. At the end of the season, his contract will be in its final year.