MADRID: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday there will be "no reprisal" against forward Vinicius Jr. for his angry reaction to being substituted in last weekend's win over Barcelona.
Alonso replaced Vinicius with Rodrygo in the 70th minute of the 2-1 victory. The Brazilian winger reacted by shouting and gesticulating before walking straight down the tunnel, though he later returned to the dugout for the match's closing moments.
Vinicius issued a statement during the week apologising to teammates and fans for his behaviour. The message did not mention Alonso.