When Alonso Arrives, Madrid Shuffles: Vinícius, Mbappé, and the Making of a New Clasico Era
Real Madrid appoints Xabi Alonso as head coach, signaling a shift in thinking and discipline. Vinícius Júnior enters the season as a key pillar, while the coach enforces collective principles. Tensions surface after a Clasico substitution, revealing a clash of visions that Mbappé’s arrival only accentuates. The season unfolds with tactical tweaks, rotated minutes, and questions about who truly leads the attack.