Real Madrid knocked out Atletico Madrid in the semifinals of the Super Cup with a score of 2-1. Meanwhile, what took everyone’s attention was a controversial clash between Atletico manager Diego Simeone and Los Blancos star Vinicius Jr. The two were involved in a heated exchange when the 55-year-old teased the forward with “Florentino will kick you out” taunts.
Later, the scene was intensified when Simeone notified Vincius about the whistles he was receiving during his substitution. The Real Madrid No. 7 looked furious on the touchline while calling on the officials to take action against the Atletico boss. He was then handled by the players and Xabi Alonso away from Simeone.
Here is what Madrid’s Alonso thinks of Atletico’s Simeone’s heated exchange with Vinicius Jr
While the Atletico manager defended his actions by saying that he had left that incident on the pitch, the Whites boss was not impressed with the incident. Alonso, who refused to shake hands with Simoenoe after the final whistle, called out the professionalism in sports.
Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder, during his conversation with Movistar told:
"I didn't like it. I saw that 'Cholo' said something to him.”
The Real Madrid boss further said:
“For me, those things cross a line in terms of respect of a colleague ... not anything goes."
Alonso stated that he tries to be “respectful with players of opposing teams” and believes that Simeone didn't do the same and crossed the line following his behavior against Vinicius. He, during the conversation with the aforementioned source, continued:
“When I saw and heard what [Simeone] said, I liked it even less. What he said isn't an example of a good sportsman. You have to have respect for your opponents. There's a limit."
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will face their arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the final of the Super Cup tournament. Hansi Flick’s squad is coming off a 5-0 win against the Athletic Club before they secured their place in the final of the battle for the title.