Real Madrid are celebrating a victory over Barcelona in El Clasico, but the hangover from those celebrations centres around two figures: Vinicius Junior and Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid took the spoils in the first El Clasico of the season, as they defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham got the goals for Los Blancos, who are now five points clear at the top of La Liga.
There continues to be fallout from Sunday night’s match between Getafe and Real Madrid, which was won 1-0 by the visitors. The big talking point has been the red card shown to Allan Nyom, who was dismissed less than a minute after coming on for an off-the-ball incident involving Vinicius Junior.
Vinicius Junior could be facing a legal penalty after being accused of ‘disturbances’, or breaching the peace, back in his native Brazil. The 25-year-old was warned by the police on the night of the events.
Real Madrid have started their planning for next summer’s transfer window, which could be another busy one for the club. It’s expected that one central defender and one midfielder will be signed, but there could also be a big change in attack.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has been romantically linked to many women in recent months, and another situation has now surfaced in the last few weeks – and he has now been forced to address it publicly.
Real Madrid are back to the top of La Liga – for now at least – after securing a 3-1 victory over Villarreal. Here’s how their players got on at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid and Barcelona rarely go head-to-head for signings these days, but when they do, it tends to be related to emerging wonderkids. Neymar Junior and Vinicius Junior being fine examples, but these days a number of clubs tend to be scouting the same top talents.
Following Tuesday’s excellent display against Levante, which resulted in a 4-1 away win for Real, they are back in action this weekend. They travel across the capital to take on Atletico Madrid in the derby on Saturday.
Vinicius Junior is currently negotiating a new contract with Real Madrid, having been denied the terms he initially requested. This situation could present a potential opportunity for Arsenal.
Fabrizio Romano has spoken out on the speculation surrounding the future of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior amid links with Liverpool and Arsenal. The Brazilian forward continues to shine as a star player for Los Blancos, and it’s hard to imagine they’d be keen on losing him any time soon.
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior are currently stuck at an impasse in negotiations over a new deal for the winger, whose current contract expires in less than two years’ time.
Arsenal and Liverpool have reportedly both been contacted to be informed of the potential opportunity to sign Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. The Brazil international has been a star player for Los Blancos for many years now, scoring in two Champions League final victories for the club and helping them to other major honours.
Vini Jr emerged victorious at the Etihad Stadium earlier this week as Real Madrid beat Man City 3-2 in the Champions League, but he’s not bitten his tongue in the aftermath of that victory.
Real Madrid have officially opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a new contract – but the Brazilian star and his representatives have turned down the club’s initial offer.