Vinicius and Alonso... Tension simmering under the ashes!

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior stormed off the pitch in anger, heading straight to the dressing room after being substituted in the 71st minute of a thrilling La Liga clash with Barcelona, ​​which Real Madrid won 2-1. The Brazilian was replaced by compatriot Rodrygo despite playing a pivotal role in the winning goal, tiring Barcelona right-back Jules Kounde throughout the match and posing the greatest threat to the Catalan defense. The relationship between Vinicius and coach Xabi Alonso appears to have remained strained since the latter took over in May. Alonso has been substituting him for most matches this season, despite successfully getting the best out of his stars Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé after the team's poor cohesion last season. Vinicius appeared highly motivated throughout the match and was actively involved in the team's attacks, sending in crosses that led to goals by Eder Militao and Bellingham. He also created several chances before a potential goal by Mbappé was ruled out for offside. Despite his departure from the field, his impact on the match did not end. He returned before the final whistle following Pedri's dismissal and a scuffle between the players, once again demonstrating his strong character and determination to influence the match until the final moments. The victory restored Real Madrid's confidence after four consecutive defeats and is an important step for coach Alonso to assert his influence on the team, despite the challenges of managing the behavior of stars such as Vinicius.