According to Mario Cortegana, a Real Madrid correspondent for The Athletic, Vinícius Jr. did not mention in his apology letter that Alonso did so intentionally.
Reports indicate that Vinícius Junior has apologized to Real Madrid fans for his outburst during Sunday's El Clásico. The 25-year-old winger, upon seeing himself substituted by Rodrygo in the 72nd minute, repeatedly asked, "Why is it always me?" He complained as he walked towards the dressing room, "Always me. I'm leaving, it'll be better to leave, I'm leaving."
Vinícius's apology statement, posted on social media on Wednesday, not only apologized to the fans but also to "his teammates, the club, and the president," but made no mention of head coach Xabi Alonso.
Vinícius's statement was necessary. Following the events at the Bernabéu last Sunday, regardless of whether his dissatisfaction with Alonso was justified, the Brazilian had to apologize both internally and externally.
The club was not satisfied with Vinícius's reaction, especially considering he is the team's third captain. However, they were also unhappy with how Alonso handled the situation.
Real Madrid quickly decided not to fine him for his behavior, stating they believed the matter would resolve itself internally.
Sources close to Vinícius revealed that he deliberately avoided mentioning Alonso in his statement because he was hurt by the manager's treatment. They also indicated that he had felt the club's support in recent days.
This means that every action and statement from now on will be subject to excessive interpretation. The first key moment will be next Friday, when Alonso will attend his first press conference since the incident. The second key point will be Alonso's starting lineup for Saturday's match against Valencia.