"Vinicius Junior put in a top-class performance as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in Sunday's 'El Clasico' at the Santiago Bernabeu, but with just over 70 minutes gone, the fourth official held up the substitutions board displaying the number '7', signaling coach Xabi Alonso's call to take the Brazilian winger off. Vinicius went on a long and loud rant as he walked off the pitch, not shaking hands with Alonso but passing by him, still yelling, while Alonso appeared to be ignoring him."
"According to AS, though the initial anger has somewhat subsided, Vinicius is now seriously considering a change of scenery, believing Alonso simply doesn't like him. Several Premier League clubs have been credited with interest in his services in the past - this isn't exactly the first time Vinicius has had problems of this sort in Madrid - as have clubs in Saudi Arabia."
Vinicius Junior produced a top-class performance as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, but was substituted just after the 70th minute. He reacted by launching a long, loud rant while leaving the pitch, refusing to shake coach Xabi Alonso's hand and reportedly threatening to leave the club. Club hierarchy have publicly backed Alonso's decisions. Vinicius believes Alonso does not like him and is now seriously considering a change of scenery. Several Premier League clubs and Saudi Arabian teams have shown past interest. His contract will enter its final year at the end of the season.
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