Overview

• The manager defended leaving Vinicius Jr out of the XI and said the winger will be crucial after praising his attitude.
• Vinicius came on at Oviedo, assisted Kylian Mbappé and then scored in a 3-0 win.
• Real Madrid have won their first two LaLiga matches and are level at the top before hosting Mallorca on Saturday.
• Alonso endorsed Rodrygo’s fit on the left wing, noting his effectiveness across multiple attacking roles.
• He declined to reveal whether Rodrygo or Vinicius will start next, while reports say Vinicius has two years left on his deal and talks are paused until season’s end.