Vinicius Junior keeps proving Xabi Alonso was right after all

Real Madrid's former manager Xabi Alonso, who was sacked last January, faced fan polarization over his management of Vinicius Junior. Alonso frequently benched or substituted the Brazilian winger, which led to a notable meltdown from the player during a Clasico match and preceded Alonso's eventual departure.

Following Alonso's exit, Vinicius Junior initially returned to starting matches regularly but has reportedly entered another slump. In the current season, the forward has struggled with form, registering only one goal and three assists across eight appearances.