{"id":5403,"date":"2025-05-12T12:15:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/tragedy-at-the-bernabeu-vinicius-and-vazquez-ko-is-madrid-crumbling\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:15:36","slug":"tragedy-at-the-bernabeu-vinicius-and-vazquez-ko-is-madrid-crumbling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/soccer\/tragedy-at-the-bernabeu-vinicius-and-vazquez-ko-is-madrid-crumbling\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAGEDY AT THE BERNAB\u00c9U! Vin\u00edcius and V\u00e1zquez, KO: Is Madrid Crumbling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Problems are piling up at Real Madrid. The injuries of Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior and Lucas V\u00e1zquez are added to the possible loss of the LaLiga title and the imminent departure of Carlo Ancelotti to coach the Brazilian national team.<\/p>\n\n<p>Both Vin\u00edcius and V\u00e1zquez were substituted during the Cl\u00e1sico against Barcelona, which ended in a 4-3 defeat. This result left Barcelona with a seven-point lead, with three matchdays remaining until the end of the season.<\/p>\n\n<p>The Brazilian Football Confederation announced that Ancelotti will take over as national team coach from May 26, once the LaLiga season is over. Although Real Madrid has not yet made the coach&#8217;s departure official.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Following the tests carried out today on Vin\u00edcius Jr. by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a sprain in his left ankle. His recovery will be monitored.<\/p><cite>Official statement from Real Madrid<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<p>In addition, Lucas V\u00e1zquez was reported to be suffering from an injury to the pectineus muscle in his left thigh.<\/p>\n\n<p>Vin\u00edcius was key in the Cl\u00e1sico, providing two assists. He was substituted in the 88th minute after trying to continue playing with the injury. His place was taken by the young V\u00edctor Mu\u00f1oz.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0512%2Fr1491609_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Alex Caparros\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>V\u00e1zquez, whose error contributed to Barcelona&#8217;s fourth goal, was substituted in the 84th minute. His replacement was Endrick.<\/p>\n\n<p>The defeat in the Cl\u00e1sico could define the LaLiga title this week. Real Madrid faces Mallorca on Wednesday, while Barcelona will play against Espanyol on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n<p>If Madrid fails to beat Mallorca, Barcelona would be proclaimed champion. Madrid could only equal the leader&#8217;s points, but Barcelona has the advantage in the direct confrontation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Sources indicate that Real Madrid was finalizing an agreement for Xabi Alonso to become the new coach of the club at the end of the season, replacing Ancelotti.<\/p>\n\n<p>Alonso announced on Friday that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen after three successful seasons in the Bundesliga.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Problems are piling up at Real Madrid. The injuries of Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior and Lucas V\u00e1zquez are added to the possible loss of the LaLiga title and the imminent departure of Carlo Ancelotti to coach the Brazilian national team. Both Vin\u00edcius and V\u00e1zquez were substituted during the Cl\u00e1sico against Barcelona, which ended in a 4-3 defeat. 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