Are relations fine? Alonso and Vinícius embraced after the match as the coach praised his winger

Real Madrid edged Olympiacos 4–3 in a very tense match, played amid a swirl of rumours about possible friction inside the squad.

Details: After the final whistle, Xabi Alonso and Vinícius embraced, suggesting everything between them is perfectly fine. The manager also praised the Brazilian’s performance and lamented that his goal was disallowed.

Quote: “He played brilliantly. I’m very pleased with Vini. It’s a pity his goal didn’t count — we’d prepared that move, and he deserved to score”, Alonso said.

Earlier we reported that several key Real Madrid players had staged a revolt, urging the club’s hierarchy to dismiss head coach Xabi Alonso.

Reminder: Kylian Mbappé recently stated that the team must stand behind their manager, Xabi Alonso.