Overview
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he spoke with Vinícius Júnior about his Clasico reaction, called it a mistake, and declared the matter closed as he named the winger in his squad for November friendlies.
- Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said the episode was discussed and settled internally and cautioned that such behavior should not recur.
- Alonso explained his touchline frustration during the 4-0 win over Valencia was over Vinícius’s saved penalty after Kylian Mbappé ceded the kick, and he reaffirmed Mbappé as first-choice taker.
- Vinícius was substituted again versus Valencia and has completed 90 minutes in only three of 14 appearances this season, reflecting Alonso’s rotation.
- Spanish media reports say renewal talks for a deal to 2030 at around €18 million per season are on hold, with additional reporting of outside interest from top European and Saudi clubs, while Madrid are described as unwilling sellers.