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Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has moved to play down the significance of Vinícius Jr. being benched for the club’s latest outing.Real are of course fresh off an altogether underwhelming
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Is Vinicius Jr set to leave Real Madrid? The Brazilian star’s renewal talks have hit an unexpected standstill
Vinicius Junior has been one of Real Madrid's most important players over the last five years. Despite this, the relationship between the two parties seems to have changed radically, and his contract renewal with the LaLiga side has not progressed as expected.
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has been backed to manage Liverpool one day but does not believe Arne Slot's job at Anfield is under threat. The Reds tried to bring the Spaniard to Merseyside after news of Jurgen Klopp's impending exit was announced in 2024.
Indeed, Real Madrid sit top of La Liga with 31 points through 12 matches, but a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend dwindled their gap ahead of Barcelona to just three points. In the Champions League, Alonso’s men are in seventh place after falling 1–0 to Liverpool at Anfield.