Overview
- Xabi Alonso said a Wednesday team meeting with Vinicius Jr. resolved the fallout from the Clásico substitution incident.
- Real Madrid will not impose disciplinary measures on the player, according to Alonso’s remarks on Friday.
- Vinicius issued a public apology to fans, teammates, the club and the president but did not mention the coach by name.
- The club has stayed publicly silent on the episode, leaving decisions over any response to the head coach.
- O Globo reports lingering tension between player and coach and months-long stagnation in renewal talks, with commentary suggesting only an extraordinary financial offer would prompt a departure.