Coluna do Fla
·27 October 2025
Vini Jr’s future at Real Madrid: Journalist reveals after Barça row

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·27 October 2025

Vinicius Junior, from Real Madrid, was involved in a controversy last Sunday (26), during the match against Barcelona (ESP), for the Spanish Championship. The former Flamengo player did not like being substituted and reacted differently, drawing the attention of the whole world. Already this Monday (27), journalist Gustavo Hofman brought information about the situation of the ex-Mengo player.
— I bring information that I gathered before the match. In the game against Getafe (ESP), Xabi Alonso talks to Vinícius and explains: “Vini, you will be on the bench today, I want you at 100% to face Juventus and Barcelona.” He started against Juventus (ITA) and Barcelona. What was on his mind? “I’m not going out, I’m staying until the end.” But Vini Jr.’s status within Real Madrid changed with Ancelotti’s departure and Xabi Alonso’s arrival — began Gustavo Hofman, from ESPN.
— With Ancelotti, Vini Jr. would not be substituted in a game like Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Ancelotti saw Vinicius as a decisive player until the very last minute. Xabi Alonso does not see it that way. Xabi Alonso frequently substitutes Vinicius. Regarding the contract, everyone knows: he is tied to the club until the end of next season — he concluded.
Vinicius Junior started for Real Madrid (ESP) against Barcelona last Sunday (26). However, coach Xabi Alonso took the former Flamengo player out of the match at the 72nd minute. As a result, the forward was upset and did not like the substitution.
On the other hand, Vinicius Junior was important in the victory against Barcelona. Although he did not score goals or provide assists, the former Flamengo player was involved in key moments of the match. Thus, the Madrid team won 2-1.
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