Vinicius is in the biggest crisis of Real Madrid s career: Alonso s iron-kick rotation, contract renewal deadlock and undercurrent

When Vinicius sat on the bench again in the Champions League against Marseille, a confusing complaint came from the Bernabeu stands: "I came to Vinicius, but he let me sit on the bench." This is the second time in just five games this season, and since Xavi Alonso took over Real Madrid in June, the Brazilian star has played the whole game in only once in 11 official games. From the absolute core of the Ancelotti era to the question mark under the Alonso system, Vinicius's Real Madrid career is undergoing a drastic turn.

Coaches change, status collapse: From "indisputable" to "rotating chess pieces"

Under Ancelotti, Vinicius's substitute status is usually only for the sake of physical recovery or injury recovery, and is a protective strategy. Alonso's philosophy, however, was very different - he clearly emphasized the rotation system, claiming that "everyone is important." Although the club admitted that the Brazilian's relationship with the Spanish coach was "not ideal", the decision to exclude him from the start of the Champions League game still shocked the top management.

ESPN revealed that Vinicius's team is becoming increasingly frustrated with the status quo. They believe that Alonso did not show An Shuai's trust, and although the player himself maintained a normal professional attitude, he responded implicitly through social media - sharing the song "The Principles of Champions" by Brazilian singer Chefin, the lyrics point directly to "conquer everything with determination and courage, and shut up those who have never helped me."

Contract Renewal Stale: Digital Games and Crisis of Trust

What's more difficult is that the decline in competitive status is intertwined with the stalemate of contract negotiations.

In May, the two sides were close to reaching an agreement: an annual salary of 20 million euros + a floating bonus of 10 million. However, the club's latest offer deleted the bonus terms, which made it difficult for the players' team to accept - especially Vinicius' current net income has reached 17 million euros. If he accepts the new contract, it is equivalent to a disguised salary cut.

The club's internal information sources show a contradictory narrative: some people criticized the player for "failing to comply with his promises and temporarily revise the terms", and even worried that he might delay his free departure until the end of his contract in 2027. The contract renewal evolved from "taken for granted" to "suspicious", reflecting the delicate rift of trust between both parties. The Mbappe era and the new locker room order

The Daily Sports Daily pointed out another key variable: Mbappe's arrival completely reshapes the power structure. The French are regarded as the "Sun" and other players become "Satellites". Alonso insists on the merit system rotation, but the clear core is only three: Courtois, Chuaméni and Mbappe. Vinicius not only needs to adapt to the new role, but also faces the disagreement of fans - some people still expect him to shine, while others have accepted the reality of the new king ascending the throne.

A detail in the game is intriguing: when he was replaced, Vinicius deliberately showed the Nike logo on his underwear (Real Madrid technical sponsor is Adidas). Behind this provocative gesture, perhaps his dissatisfaction with the status quo may be hidden.

Undercurrent: locker room emotions and coaching challenges

Alonso tried to manage the Real Madrid stars with the iron fist of the Leverkusen era, but it was filled with a stronger "self". Valverde "refuses" to play a guest fullback, Carvajal "applys" for unnecessary red cards, Vinicius's bench accepts instructions indifferently... The victory temporarily covers up the contradictions, but the tension is still spreading.

Although young players such as Mastantono are favored by coaches, they are also reminded that they "need to grow like Guillail." The Argentinian was under pressure from No. 10, but encountered unnecessary conflicts and interference in both the national team and the club - all of which tests Alonso's control ability. Vinicius at the intersection and Real Madrid, 24, are still regarded as one of the most popular figures in the locker room, but professional football is extremely cruel: when coaching philosophy changes, superstars arrive, and contract negotiations are deadlocked, any player may slide from the altar. Should I accept the rotation role to win trust, or should I seek to leave the team and rebirth? No matter which path he chooses, he needs to re-prove himself with actions rather than lyrics - because the patience of the Bernabeu is always linked to performance.