Real secured a 2–1 win over Barcelona, with Jude Bellingham providing an assist and scoring the decisive goal at the Bernabeu to move Xabi Alonso’s side five points clear of La Liga. ..Continue reading
However, the focus after the match shifted to Vinicius, whose reaction to his substitution reignited speculation about his future in Madrid.
Visibly upset in the 72nd minute after being replaced by Rodrygo, Vinicius appeared to confront Alonso as he walked off, prompting the coach to respond: “Come on Vini, damn it”.
The Brazilian initially went to the dressing room before returning to the bench, and was quoted by DAZN as saying: “I’m leaving the team, it’s better if I leave”.
This is not the first sign of tension between Alonso and Vinicius.
In August, The Athletic reported that the players’ camp had warned: “It won’t be an easy season”, especially after Alonso chose Rodrygo over Vinicius against Real Oviedo.
Alonso’s tactical preference for Arda Guler or Franco Mastantuono on the right and Vinicius or Rodrygo on the left contrasts with Carlo Ancelotti’s approach of playing both Brazilians together, leaving Real’s number 7 less central than before.
Transfer rumors continue to swirl, with both Manchester City and Saudi Arabia linked to the star, who sits at number 3 on FourFourTwo’s top left list.
According to FourFourTwo, Vinicius is delaying contract extension at Valdebebas, possibly to secure a loyalty bonus in January 2027 or a lucrative sign-on fee elsewhere.
Club chairman Florentino Perez, known for his firm stance on the transfer market, is unlikely to let the contract expire, even though Vinicius scored in two Champions League finals.
Despite a €1 billion release clause, any exit would likely carry a nine-figure fee, potentially becoming one of the most expensive transfers ever.
Transfermarkt currently values Vinicius at 150 million euros.
Real Madrid’s next Champions League match is away to Liverpool in early November.
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