Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso was left delighted by the maturity shown by Vinícius Jr. in issuing an apology for his behaviour in last weekend’s El Clásico.Wide-man Vinícius of course

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.

Xabi Alonso has responded to Vinicius Junior's public apology in light of his unpleasant reaction to being taken off during the 2-1 win against Barcelona last weekend. Speaking to reporters, the Real Madrid head coach put all doubts to bed once and for all by claiming that the "matter is closed" while also admitting that the Brazilian was "impeccable" during the conversations they had.

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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.

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,

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.