Alonso Drops a Bombshell About Vinícius After Madrid's Super Cup Defeat

Alonso Reveals Vinícius's Fatigue in the Final

Real Madrid fell 3-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, and Xabi Alonso later explained Vinícius Junior's performance. The Brazilian star impressed with pace, created danger on the break, and scored a brilliant goal, but fatigue in the humid conditions forced a substitution in the 85th minute.

The match was broadcast via the Thmanyah app, the exclusive broadcaster of the Saudi Roshen League coverage.

Mbappé's Cameo and Madrid's Reflection

Alonso said Mbappé was not ready to start but was brought on in the second half to sharpen Madrid's attack; unfortunately the third Barcelona goal arrived before his introduction.

He spoke of mixed emotions: pride in the players' effort and disappointment at not winning, with two late chances that slipped away as the clock ran down.

We will turn the page quickly and focus on what comes next, the coach added, as Barcelona lifted the trophy for the 16th time and the match was played in Saudi Arabia.

To end on a lighter note, Madrid will head to the next game with renewed energy and a good sense of humor about the humidity.

Punchline 1: If humidity were a player, it would be Madrid's new winger—always pressing, never quite finishing with a breath left.

Punchline 2: The weather in Jeddah apparently coached the night of the final too, delivering timing rivaled only by a goalkeeper with a popcorn habit.