MADRID, Oct 29: Vinícius Júnior has apologized for his outburst toward Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso after being replaced in the clasico against Barcelona, blaming his “passion” and “competitive nature”.
“I want to apologise to all Madrid fans for my reaction after being substituted,” he said on X on Wednesday. “Just as I already apologized in person during today’s training session, I also want to apologise again to my teammates, the club and the president.”
He did not mention Alonso in his apology on X.
Vinícius was visibly upset when he found out Alonso was replacing him with Rodrygo in Madrid’s 2-1 league win over Barcelona on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Vinícius opened his arms and kept talking to himself as he left the field. He went straight to the changing room before rejoining his teammates about five minutes later.
Vinícius has been substituted more often than he used to be under previous Madrid coaches. He also did not start in a couple of matches.
He also exchanged words with Lamine Yamal during the clasico, and was involved in a scuffle between players after the match. (AP)
