Xabi Alonso Slams Simeone Over Vinicius Jr. Dig: 'Goes Against Respect'

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News18•09-01-2026, 11:26
Xabi Alonso Slams Simeone Over Vinicius Jr. Dig: 'Goes Against Respect'
- •Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals, setting up a final against Barcelona.
- •Goals from Fede Valverde and Rodrygo secured Real Madrid's victory.
- •Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone made a controversial comment to Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior about his performance.
- •Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso criticized Simeone's remark, stating it 'goes against the respect you should have for opponents'.
- •Valverde scored an early free-kick, and Rodrygo added another goal, while Alexander Sorloth scored for Atletico.
Why It Matters: Xabi Alonso criticized Diego Simeone's disrespectful comment towards Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid's win.
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