Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, third from right, receives a yellow card during the Spanish Super Cup semifinal soccer match against Atletico Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
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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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