
In an eye-catching turn of events, Xabi Alonso benched Vinícius Júnior for Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Marseille.
The new Real Madrid boss turned heads when he released his XI for the all-important fixture. Not only did Alonso award Franco Mastantuono his Champions League debut, but he also gave Rodrygo the nod on the left wing over Vinícius Júnior.