This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-madrid as Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference After Real Madrid's Win in the El Clasico.

Xabi Alonso's first El Clasico as Real Madrid manager was a tactical statement wrapped in nostalgia. Calm on the touchline and bold in his calls, he outwitted Barcelona to deliver Madrid's sweetest revenge yet.

Vinicius Junior told Xabi Alonso he would 'leave' Real Madrid in his furious reaction to his substitution during the Clasico win over Barcelona on Sunday evening. The Brazilian winger was visibly frustrated at being withdrawn when there was potentially still plenty still to play for and made his feelings known by storming straight down the tunnel to the dressing rooms.

A Clásico is special, and it has been for many years. It's the first of the season and of this new project. We need and want the stadium to have that

Vinicius Junior's role at Real Madrid has taken a surprising downturn under Xabi Alonso, but the Brazilian forward has responded in spectacular fashion. Despite starting fewer games and spending more time on the bench than ever before,

Xabi Alonso secured a statement win in the first El Clásico against Barcelona, but Vinicius Jr’s furious reaction to being substituted stole the spotlight.

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The Spanish giants play three key matches over the next two weeks, having badly failed their first big test in September

Xabi Alonso has admitted that a "conversation" is forthcoming with Vinicius Junior after his angry reaction to being substituted in El Clasico on Sunday. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Bernabeu courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham to go five points clear at the top of the Liga table.

Xabi Alonso said he'll talk to Vinícius Júnior about the player's angry reaction to being substituted during Real Madrid's 2-1 Clásico win over Barcelona on Sunday.