Xabi Alonso Shares His Thoughts on His Least Favorite Real Madrid Player

Real Madrid secured a significant win against Real Betis, dominating the match 5-1 in their first game of the New Year after the holiday break.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia, who is favored by manager Xabi Alonso, stood out with a hat trick. The team performed well even without Ballon d’Or contender Kylian Mbappe, who was sidelined due to injury.

Left winger Vinicius Junior also played a key role, successfully completing seven dribbles and earning multiple fouls throughout the game.

During the post-match press conference, manager Xabi Alonso praised Vinicius for his effort, as reported by Fabrizio Romano:

“Vini Jr. was excellent today. He’s very important for us. For sure he will keep being important in the next matches.”

Vinicius and Alonso have had a strained relationship this season, with Alonso openly challenging Vinicius during games, and the player expressing frustration with his manager. Contract negotiations have also been delayed, leading to speculation about the players’ intentions towards the manager’s position.

This match marked a crucial moment for both Alonso and Vinicius as they worked to mend their differences, showcasing a positive performance without Mbappe and receiving public praise from their manager.