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Explained: The origin of fallout between Real Madrid ace and Xabi Alonso started before El Clasico
TL;DR
Real Madrid faces a trophyless season after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, whose poor relationship with star player Vinicius Jr. contributed to his exit. The fallout between them began before El Clasico.
Key points
- Real Madrid may go trophyless for two seasons
- Xabi Alonso was hired to lead a new project
- Alonso's dismissal occurred in January
- Poor dressing room management contributed to his exit
- Fractured relationship with Vinicius Jr. was a key issue
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Explained: The origin of fallout between Real Madrid ace and Xabi Alonso started before El Clasico
Real Madrid are staring at the prospect of going trophyless for two back-to-back seasons – something that was unthinkable last summer when they had hired Xabi Alonso to lead the new project.
The charismatic Alonso even had a blistering start to his spell at Santiago Bernabeu before everything eventually collapsed, leading to his dismissal in January.
A key reason behind Alonso’s dismissal was his poor hold of the dressing room, made worse by a fractured relationship with star player Vinicius Jr.
Most believe the relationship between Alonso and Vini boiled over publicly during the Clasico against Barcelona, when Alonso substituted the Brazilian for Rodrygo, a decision that prompted an explosive reaction from the forward as he walked off the pitch.
“It’s always me. I’m leaving the team,” Vinicius was heard saying, before adding in even more colourful terms his frustration with his manager.
Alonso had a dysfunctional relationship with Vinicius. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
The moment went viral and was widely reported as the flashpoint between the two. But according to journalist , that was not where it all began.
Q&A
What caused the fallout between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Jr. at Real Madrid?
The fallout was primarily due to a poor relationship between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Jr., which deteriorated over time and affected team dynamics.
When was Xabi Alonso dismissed from Real Madrid?
Xabi Alonso was dismissed from his position at Real Madrid in January.
How did Real Madrid's performance change after hiring Xabi Alonso?
Real Madrid initially had a strong start under Xabi Alonso but ultimately faced the prospect of going trophyless for two consecutive seasons.
