Xabi Alonso backs Vinícius Jr. after Bernabéu whistles and sends strong message ahead of the Supercopa

Xabi Alonso publicly defended Vinícius Jr. after the Brazilian winger was whistled for the second consecutive match by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu when he was substituted. The head coach of Real Madrid stressed that the forward remains a key player and will be crucial in the decisive stretch of the season.

“Vini gave us a lot. He came into the match very well, was dangerous, forced a yellow card, and even prompted the opponent to change their right-back. He’s persistent and always brings something extra. For me, he played a very good game,” Alonso said in his post-match press conference.

Vinícius Jr., a key figure for Real Madrid

Looking ahead to the Supercopa de España, Alonso highlighted the winger’s importance in big matches: “We’re heading to the Supercopa, and against Atlético de Madrid he will be very important.” The message reinforces the club’s full confidence in one of its top stars despite recent fan criticism.

Unity message to the Bernabéu

Asked about the whistles from the stands, Alonso called for unity and trust. “We understand these moments. Vinícius is mature, and so are we. We’re together to support each other and give our best version. Vini is, has been, and will be fundamental for Real Madrid. I’m sure the Bernabéu will applaud him again,” he concluded.

With this backing, Real Madrid sends a clear signal ahead of a decisive run in LaLiga, the Supercopa, and beyond: Vinícius Jr. remains central to the club’s title ambitions and the bond with the fans is expected to recover soon.