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Vinicius and Rodrygo already know Xabi Alonso's plan: everything will change in 2026

The coach from Donostia will decide between one of the two starting next year: The players are aware

Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes are two of the main stars at Real Madrid. Although neither had a good season last year, both remain at the club for this 25/26 campaign. The latter was present on the market throughout the summer, but no offer arrived for him. 

According to various news outlets, this could be the last season in which they share a locker room. Xabi Alonso will choose one of the two depending on the performance they show over the coming months. At Valdebebas, some are beginning to think that they can't coexist much longer on the same squad. 

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Vinicius celebrating his goal against RCD Mallorca | Real Madrid Confidencial

Mbappé, meanwhile, is untouchable and is proving it thanks to his strong performance. He already scored 44 goals in his first year as a Madridist, and everything suggests that he will surpass that record in no time. In the upper echelons of Chamartín, they emphasize that he is much faster and more agile now. 

Without a doubt, the Bondy star is the great leader of this project and everything will revolve around him. For this reason, the spotlight is currently on the two Brazilians. In fact, Vinicius's contract situation is a topic that doesn't go unnoticed. 

Therefore, it is possible that sooner rather than later there will be a major sale for Los Blancos. During the still ongoing summer, it didn't happen, but there are many indications that it will at the end of this season, which has already begun.

Good start

The reality is that neither has started badly. It seems that the "7" is beginning to be that decisive and game-changing player who was so sorely missed. The former Santos player, meanwhile, had a good performance at Carlos Tartiere, playing, coincidentally, on the left wing.

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Rodrygo warming up before a match | Real Madrid Confidencial

It remains to be seen what ultimately happens and, above all, how this season will end. There is still a long way to go, but Florentino and his closest associates are optimistic about Xabi Alonso's project. In fact, the man from Tolosa will have a decisive opinion on this matter, which is a hot topic in the Valdebebas offices.

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