Alonso's decision to bench Vinicius paid off as the Brazilian came on as a substitute and helped the team win the match. He provided an assist for Mbappe's second goal and netted himself.

Real Madrid is currently joint-top of LaLiga with four other teams after winning both of their opening matches. The team will face struggling Mallorca on Saturday, who are 16th in the league with one point from two games.

When asked about the impact of benching Vinicius, Alonso remained calm and said that the key thing in the dressing room is that everyone is willing to contribute. He praised Vinicius's response, saying he is happy with the Brazilian's performance and that he will be crucial for the team.

Alonso also praised Rodrygo, who replaced Vinicius on the left wing for his first start since their Club World Cup clash against Al Hilal in June. He said Rodrygo has performed well in different positions and that the left wing is a good position for him.

However, Alonso did not disclose whether Rodrygo would start ahead of Vinicius again this weekend, saying that it would not be smart to reveal his plans.