Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the 2025–26 La Liga season was meant to be a night of celebration. Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham got on the scoresheet, Xabi Alonso announced himself as a master tactician in his first taste of the rivalry as manager, and the Bernabeu roared again. Yet, the night also delivered an unexpected twist, a furious Vinicius Jr threatening to walk away from the club after being substituted before full-time.
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In the 72nd minute, Xabi Alonso made a call that left the Santiago Bernabeu buzzing.
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