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·3 novembre 2025
Has the Vinicius-Xabi Alonso feud ended? Carlo Ancelotti settles the debate

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·3 novembre 2025

Brazil coach quashes tension after Real Madrid star’s El Clasico frustration

Has the Vinicius-Xabi Alonso feud ended? Carlo Ancelotti settles the debate
Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Brazil has stepped in to quash concerns over Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid winger’s widely-reported frustration at being substituted during the El Clasico.
The incident occurred during Madrid’s 2-1 win over Barcelona and took place under manager Xabi Alonso.
Speaking ahead of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies versus Senegal (15 Nov) and Tunisia (18 Nov), Ancelotti said:
"We've very good relationship with Vinicius. I told him what I thought — yes, he made mistake, he understood and he apologised. I believe the issue is resolved. He's very important player for us"..
The Brazilian squad announcement came on Monday with Vinicius included despite the club-level incident. Ancelotti added:
"He doesn’t have problem here, nor at his club or with his coach. As for his personal life — that’s his business. I’m not his father or brother, I’m just his coach"
In his own remarks to AS newspaper, Xabi Alonso confirmed he and Vinicius held discussion the previous Friday:
"For me, it was important we spoke on Friday — the matter is settled. These things happen and we don’t want them repeated".
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