Vinicius Junior: What happens with the Real Madrid striker after El Clásico?

There was tension and, at times, a cold atmosphere between Vinicius and Alonso.

The incident that set the current mood came in the final training session before the Club World Cup semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain. Finney, who had started every match up to that point, was told that he would be a substitute. He did not take it well and Alonso remained steadfast, determined to prove that no player, no matter how talented, is beyond instruction.

This dynamic continued.

The manager insisted that Vinicius will not finish every game, that he needs to rest more, and that Rodrygo will challenge him for a place on the left side of the attack. Alonso’s position is rooted in power and planning. Vinnie Jr., accustomed to being indulged, found it difficult to adjust.

The coach’s approach matches the way he was as a player: methodical and disciplined and, moreover, he has a personality that is not afraid of confrontation. He wants every team member to understand who sets the tone. For him, managing Real Madrid means creating order, not submitting to star power.

Meanwhile, Vinicius feels he is being treated like any other player when he expects a closer, more personal relationship. The warmth he shared with Ancelotti is missing, replaced by professional distance.