(Video) Warm embrace after win over Olympiacos suggests Madrid duo have reconciled | OneFootball

After months of speculation & internal friction, the Brazilian star and his coach publicly reconcile

(Video) Warm embrace after Olympiacos win suggests Madrid duo have reconciled

The aftermath of Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League delivered unexpected and symbolic moment.

Vinicius Junior embracing coach Xabi Alonso in front of the cameras signalling public end to the tension that had surrounded their relationship in recent months.

Vinicius was one of Madrid’s standout performers in Piraeus providing two assist in match dominated by Kylian Mbappe’s four goal masterclass.

Months of friction behind the scenes

For weeks.. the relationship between the 25 year old Brazilian and his 44 year old coach had been one of the main talking points at the Bernabeu.

The situation had escalated enough that it became near daily subject in the Spanish press.

Ahead of the Olympiacos game, Xabi Alonso addressed the matter directly in interview with TNT Sports downplaying talk of rift:

The Spanish manager dismissed suggestions of breakdown in communication and insisted the atmosphere inside the squad remains healthy.

A public reconciliation

Following the final whistle, Vinicius approached Alonso near the touchline and the pair shared warm, visible hug marking what appeared to be formal reconciliation and closing chapter on weeks of speculation.