Xabi Alonso's first El Clasico as Real Madrid manager was a tactical statement wrapped in nostalgia. Calm on the touchline and bold in his calls, he outwitted Barcelona to deliver Madrid's sweetest revenge yet.

Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has slammed Real Madrid forward Vinicius for his behaviour towards manager Xabi Alonso during the El Clásico win

It was a successful afternoon for Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham secured a 2-1 victory over Bar

Real Madrid are winning on the pitch, but tension is brewing behind the scenes. According to The Athletic, several senior players are struggling with Xabi Alonso’s rigid approach and distant style, with some insiders claiming he "thinks he’s Pep Guardiola".

Xabi Alonso secured a statement win in the first El Clásico against Barcelona, but Vinicius Jr’s furious reaction to being substituted stole the spotlight.

Xabi Alonso takes high road over Barcelona star remarks before Clasico originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Matches between and have often carried carried their own spice which can often stretch beyond the pitch and this week feels no different.

With Xabi Alonso looking to lay down a marker in his first Clasico as a coach and Hansi Flick looking to match a record set by Pep Guardiola, fireworks are expected