Story byThings are calm in Madrid: Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Junior have resolved their dispute!Foot AfricaSat, December 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM UTC·2 min readIt seems that the dispute between the two parties has been resolved permanently. Getty ImagesA reported rift between key figures at Real Madrid has been definitively healed, according to fresh insights. Recent speculation of tensions within the dressing room, particularly between manager Xabi Alonso and star winger Vinícius Júnior, has given way to a narrative of reconciliation and renewed unity. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe resolution comes on the back of a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, a result that dispelled not only on-field pressure but also intense off-field rumours. Prior to that match, it had been suggested that a defeat could have placed Alonso's position in immediate jeopardy. Citing sources from Diario AS, the details of the mended relationship between player and coach have emerged.