How Florentino Perez intervened to ensure Real Madrid superstar and Xabi Alonso reconciled – report

Real Madrid’s recent 3-0 win over Athletic Club had many positives. But one of them was the unexpected hug between Vinicius Jr. and Xabi Alonso.

After three consecutive draws and a run of lacklustre performances, rumours of friction between the coaching staff and the heavyweight players had reached a fever pitch.

However, the warm embrace between Vinicius and Alonso upon the Brazilian’s substitution told a different story.

According to Eldesmarque , the architect behind this peace treaty was none other than Florentino Perez.

The report reveals that the Real Madrid president stepped in decisively to sound the bugle and ensure everyone fell in line.

Perez reportedly called a summit with the coaching staff and key figures on November 25, coinciding with Alonso’s birthday, to address the problem.

Vinicius’ relationship with Xabi Alonso appears to have improved, thanks to Florentino Perez. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The message from the top was clear, firmly stating that the internal drift could not continue, and immediate corrections were required to straighten out the ship.

This intervention from Perez appears to have worked quite well . But it was not simply about personal relationships. The intervention also made sure that Alonso made some tactical simplifications.

It has been reported that Alonso has appeared much more accommodating to players than he was in the recent past.

This could benefit the relationship between the coach and the players in the long run. But whether or not it will once again fully build the bridge between Alonso and Vinicius remains to be seen.

In any case, the sheer impact of Perez’s invention is a good thing for Real Madrid , effectively safeguarding them from any dressing room drama.