‘He thinks he’s Pep Guardiola’: Sources claim RIFT is developing between Xabi Alonso and his Real Madrid stars – as Vinicius Jr backs down and apologises after jetting in for showdown talks

Real Madrid’s squad reportedly believe Xabi Alonso has an inflated view of himself – leading to the accusation that he ‘thinks he’s Pep Guardiola’.  

The mega-money stars have been left frustrated by his strict training regime and rumours of a rift between them and their new boss are afoot. 

Tensions reached boiling point during their 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona on Sunday when Vinicius Junior and Alonso clashed, though the winger has since apologised in what could prove a timely…