
Vinicius Jr warned to get used to bench role as Xabi Alonso says Brazilian can't 'feel offended' by Rodrygo starting in Champions League win against Marseille
Vinicius Junior was named on the bench for Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille on Tuesday, with Rodrygo starting in his place on the left wing. After the game, head coach Xabi Alonso made it clear that the squad must get used to his rotational policy and sit out a game every now and then, but reassured that Vinicius remains just as important to the cause.