He's been our best player in 2026. Whether people want to admit it or not Arbeloa has recovered him. He has also recovered Valverde. I still can't believe the absolute monumental man management fail of Xabi Alonso. I think people are FINALLY realising that.
You think this is all just down to "man management"? Having only one game a week is significantly less taxing than playing 2-3. Adding Pintus in the mix also could have already improved conditioning as the players are actually running now. Bottom line is: we haven't won anything yet so let's not count our chickens. As far as Vini is concerned, he is playing as a teammate again, which is good to see. I think the deserved historic 5 match booing had something to do with that.
Vinícius e Ibai recordando la conversación que tuvieron en una cena sobre el posible fichaje de Mbappé por el Real Madrid.👀 VINÍCIUS: “Yo le escribía a Mbappé todos los veranos…”📹 @IbaiLlanos en Youtube pic.twitter.com/Xw9eNpAwpa— Naninho (@SrNaninho) February 15, 2026 Vini on Ibai’s YouTube channel Ibai: remember those summers we would hang out, you won champions leagues and I was asking you if Mbappe was coming Vini: Yep and every summer I would write to him asking him when he’s coming, same for Jude. I’m always messaging the best players because I want to play with the best players
Alpha male mentality. Let me find the best sidekicks and wingmen to help me rule as king and I will insists they come and do it.
I like how the club refused to give video and audio access to La Liga while our players give hours of free access to Pique's pal. Then everybody wonders why the TV deal gets worse by the year.
My reading comprehension is fine. Your definition of “adequate” just shrank the moment the numbers stopped backing your rant. Yesterday it was “they don’t press,” today it’s “ok they press but not in the way I feel in my soul.” Pick 1 lane.
With 2 more assist he will equal CR number of assist in the knockout stages, and with 3 assist he will pass him.
It's funny how quickly things can change... Anyone remember when Xabi used to sub in Fran Garcia for Vinicius? el rock 'n' roll!!!
Yep. Cant wait for Vini to go missing against the big teams and pull the best casper the friendly ghost impression. Y'all keep ragging on Xabi like he's the reason Junior wasn't thriving. Other than el clasico, Vini has been irrelevant in each and every major game Real Madrid has played this season. Just a few decent games against teams Real Madrid should beat at 50% strength doesn't change that. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Mbappe and Vini don't belong on the same team. Get rid of one and get a proper 9 or give GG a shot. I'd rather keep the player who consistently scores despite this team playing like @$$. This team is still a farcry from winning a title. Our only hope is that Barca unravels in La Liga. Jose Mourinho/Jurgen Klopp ain't coming to be friends with Vini.
Source: me also Also, anyone blaming Xabi for Vini's poor form needs to have his head checked. He was just as bad for a longer time under Carlo. But it's good to see him regaining form. But I'm still skeptical if he and Mbappe can maximize both their capabilities at the same time.
Can you believe this moment right here saved our season and could win Mbappe his first La Liga title? 😭Gracias Don Vinicius Jr 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/QtuZj0A4af— W 🏝 (fan) (@Wlapperrrrr) February 16, 2026
JFC we were five points ahead of Barcelona after that game, we're only two points ahead of them now. We were 9-0-1 at that point, 100+ point pace even if that was unlikely to sustain. There's a better chance the tweet you cited is being sarcastic than trying to prove any kind of meaningful point.
As bad of a hire as i thought Xabi was, i don't see what lthis constant "huhuhuh Xabi thought he would" shit on a daily basis does for us. We hired him, found out he wasn't the right guy for us, he's out. What's the freaking point.
Revisit the Xabi thread and look at the reaction of some of your fellow forum members. I think we are actually being very kind to them. Like this guy.... Bring back Xabi! Fuera Vinicius!
Yes if a player runs out a coach from the club, i want the player out. It should be simple enough even for a tool like you. Freaking Inter chose Hector Cuper over Ronaldo Fenomeno and we chose Vinicius over Xabi Alonso. You accept a predecent like that, soon everything goes down the toilet. And here it already is starting to happen. Goddamn nursery
He showed a level of maturity today that we haven't seen. Apart from scoring the golazo, he didn't get crazy after what happened, he didn't complain for getting the yellow, he didn't respond to the provocations from the opponent players and the stadium. I'm with Vini 100%.
Yes. Ronaldo was wrong. Holding your team hostage is wrong over contracts or tactics. Its a moral imperative. Inter stood firm and they did better eithout Ronaldo. And Vinicius is not as good as Ronaldo Anyway with a coach in charge you could win if the coach is right. With players in charge you have no chance.
There's no doubt in my mind Prestiani called him "mono" today. That little bitch covered his mouth for a reason. But it also showed us a cool head Vinicius. This was completely unlike him last season. Played very smart and at a top level all match. Credit where credit is due. Now let's see if anything happens to Prestiani. There's a lot of talking and confrontations in the stadium hallways right now. Benfica personell wanted to go to our dressing room but were prevented.
2nd good game from him. Maybe turning a corner. Also in terms of mental abuse, this was a harsh game and he acted good.