Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso did not hide his displeasure with Diego Simeone’s behavior after they reached the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday night.
Although it is Real celebrated with a 2:1 victorythe result remained in the background due to verbal conflict between Vinicius Junior and the coach of Atlético.
Simeone tried during the match provoke the Brazilian strikersuggesting to him that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez plans to sell him. He also gestured for Vinicius to listen to the whistles of the Real fans, which further raised tensions on the pitch.
The situation has escalated to the point that Alonso reacted from the benchshouting at Simeone to focus on his own players.
🚨 Xabi Alonso to Diego Simeone:
“Look at your own f**king players, f**k off.” pic.twitter.com/jaUwMJL7Pn
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 8, 2026
The topic was inevitable and on Alonso’s press conference after meeting, where it is open expressed disappointment actions of the Argentine coach.
I didn’t like that moment. Cholo said something to him and things like that go beyond basic respect. I don’t like it when colleagues or opposing players are addressed like that. Not everything can pass. I spoke to Vinicius and that remains between usAlonso said, reports HRT.
🚨 Xabi Alonso: “Diego Simeone cannot speak to my players like that. It’s UNACCEPTABLE.” pic.twitter.com/BplJPYK5JC
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) January 8, 2026
He added that he believes that such behavior is not good an example of sportsmanship.
I’m trying have respect towards the players of the opposing team and I usually don’t talk to them. When I saw what was said, I liked it even less. On the field everything has its limits and the opponent must be respectedconcluded the coach of Real.
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