Overview
- Spanish outlets report a serious breakdown between Vinícius Júnior and coach Xabi Alonso after the winger’s angry substitution outburst, with Cadena Ser indicating Alonso could impose a sanction backed by the club.
- Foot Mercato and AFP recount Vinícius telling Alonso he would leave the team when taken off in the 72nd minute, as local media speculate about longer-term consequences and note stalled contract talks reported in Spain.
- Former teammate Toni Kroos publicly defended Vinícius’s emotions in such a high‑pressure game, while Alonso said the matter would be addressed privately.
- Sport, cited in new reporting, says Barcelona has drawn up a rehabilitation plan for Lamine Yamal featuring intensified medical work and tighter communications overseen with agent Jorge Mendes after his pre‑match taunts about Real Madrid.
- Ibai Llanos apologized for his part in the saga, Real players confronted Yamal with “you talk a lot,” Jude Bellingham posted “Talk is cheap,” and senior Spain players are expected to speak with Yamal even as federation figures project calm.