Real Madrid are facing an extra injury concern ahead of the October international break following an update on Vinicius Junior. Los Blancos head into the international window with their La Liga unbeaten record intact so far this season but veteran defender Dani Carvajal is unlikely to feature again in 2024/25. The experienced full-back was stretchered […]
Champions League: Vinicius Taking Control As Holders Real Madrid Face Lille
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is hoping to end October with a first Ballon d’Or in his hands in Paris, but his month also begins in France with a Champions League visit to Lille on Wednesday. With star summer signing Kylian Mbappe recovering from a thigh injury, Vinicius has taken the reins once again as […]
Vinicius Jr Leads Real Madrid To Comeback Win vs Espanyol; Now 38 Games Unbeaten In La Liga
Vinicius Junior’s decisive impact helped a “much faster” Real Madrid come from behind to beat Espanyol 4-1 on Saturday and move a point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. After struggling to find their best form this season coach Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s victory, even though it took its time to crystallise against the determined […]
Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe Penalties Help Real Madrid Beat Real Sociedad
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both struck from the penalty spot to earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The Spanish champions moved within a point of leaders Barcelona who face last season’s surprise package Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad hit the woodwork on three occasions before Madrid’s […]
Vinicius Jr Not In Favour Of Spain Hosting 2030 FIFA World Cup, Cites 'Racism' Issue
Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums. The Real Madrid star, who has repeatedly been the victim of racist abuse from opposition fans at La Liga matches, said during an interview broadcast on […]