Xabi Alonso defended Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior over the latter's missed penalty in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.

Former Real Zaragoza coach and Atletico Madrid legend Gabi has blasted Vinicius Jr.'s Clasico antics as "unacceptable and egocentric," telling Xabi Alonso he "has to take action" against the star. The criticism follows Vinicius storming down the tunnel after being subbed,

For years, Vinicius Jr. has been one of the first names on the Real Madrid team sheet, but recent frustrations under new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso have brought questions about the Brazilian's future to the forefront.

Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.

Real Madrid will host Valencia at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday after an exciting week that saw the side coached by Xabi Alonso winning 2-1 in El Clasico against Barcelona in Madrid. The Blancos are now leading the standings with a five-point margin on Hansi Flick's team that will face Elche on Sunday this weekend.

After taking down second-place Barcelona last weekend in a gripping El Clasico meeting, Real Madrid face an opponent at the other end of the table as they host relegation-threatened Valencia at the Bernabeu on Saturday.