Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso hit out at his Atlético Madrid counterpart Diego Simeone after a 2-1 win in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final in which Simeone clashed with Vinícius. Alonso said, “I try to be respectful to the players on the opposing team and I don’t usually address them.

Xabi Alonso was left fuming with Diego Simeone after his digs at Vinicius Jnr, constantly telling the Real Madrid ace that the club wanted to sell him as the pair clashed

Last summer, everyone was convinced that Rodrygo simply had to leave Real Madrid. There was no way of spinning it; the brilliant Brazilian had been frozen out both by Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso,

Real Madrid manager disapproves of Atletico Madrid boss's behaviour in controversy with Brazilian in Spanish Super Cup.

XABI ALONSO exploded at Diego Simeone as the Madrid derby took a nasty turn when Vinicius Jr was subbed off. As the Brazilian winger made his way off the pitch, the Atletico boss appeared to say

Xabi Alonso says Vinicius Junior is "fundamental" to Real Madrid after the winger was whistled by parts of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd in their 5-1 win over Real Betis. The Brazilian started well but faded as the game wore on,

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has slammed Diego Simeone after his altercation with Vinicius Jr. in their Supercopa de España clash on Thursday.

Xabi Alonso spoke in the press room of the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah and discussed the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup against Atlético Madrid (Thursday, 8 pm Spanish time, 10 pm local time): “It's a semi-final and we have to be mentally prepared,