LaLiga: You must demand respect – Alonso on why he benched Vinicius for Oviedo game

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso recently benched Vinicius Junior for their LaLiga match against Real Oviedo, opting to start Trent instead. Despite this tactical decision, Vinicius came off the bench to score the final goal in the 90th minute and added a brace alongside Kylian Mbappe.

The victory helped Real Madrid maintain a perfect start to the La Liga campaign with two wins in two matches, placing them third in the table. Alonso emphasized the importance of demanding respect in relationships within the team, stating that each player is different.

He clarified that the decision to bench Vinicius was made with the team's best interests in mind.