
A furious Xabi Alonso claimed that Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone had “crossed the line” with the comments he aimed at Vinicius Junior during Thursday’s hotly contested derby.
Real Madrid got the better of Atlético in a 2–1 victory, setting up a Clásico against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. Vinicius did not have a particularly impressive individual display, although he did have to contend with Simeone’s sharpened barbs while patrolling the touchline.