When Respect Gets Substituted: Ancelotti’s Quiet Take on Vinícius Jr. and Alonso
Carlo Ancelotti shares details of a private talk with Vinícius Júnior about his objection to Xabi Alonso’s substitution. He emphasizes that coaches can be wrong, but players must respect teammates and substitutes. Real Madrid parted ways with Alonso in January after disappointing results, appointing Álvaro Arbeloa. Madrid remains at the top of La Liga, two points ahead of Barcelona, as the title race tightens.