VINICIUS JUNIOR NEWS

"I love him at football level" - Leganes manager snubs Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius while choosing 'favorite' Real Madrid player Leganes manager Borja Jimenez has named Luka Modric his favorite Real Madrid player ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Vinicius Junior Costs Brazil Three Points: Takeaways From Draw With Venezuela Brazil's path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup hit a snag after only managing a 1–1 draw with Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín.

NOVEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Vinicius Junior Ballon d'Or snub had 'nothing to do with racism' says ex-Real Madrid boss | Sporting News Vinicius Junior, one of Real Madrid's brightest stars, is no stranger to controversy. The Brazilian winger has not only become a target for...

NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Produces sensational performance Vinicius Junior scored three goals to go with six shots (four on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Vinicius Junior accounted for three of Real's four goals in their thrashing of Osasuna. He terrorized defenders throughout his 75 minutes on the pitch, completing a match-high seven dribbles, creating two chances, and having 15 touches in the opposition's box. The Brazilian phenom now has eight goals on the year, and will look to continue to stuff the stat sheet against Leganes on Sunday, November 24.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid golea a Osasuna con tripleta de Vinicius y Militão sufre desgarro en la rodilla Vinicius Junior marcó una tripleta para impulsar la victoria 4-0 del Real Madrid sobre Osasuna el sábado en la liga española, duelo en el qu...

NOVEMBER 9 • LATIMES.COM

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Responds to Ballon d'Or Snub With Hat Trick vs. Osasuna Less than two weeks after Vinícius Júnior lost the 2024 Ballon d'Or to Rodri, the winger bagged a hat trick against Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Liverpool urged to 'break the bank' for Vinicius Junior with Real Madrid star a 'ready-made replacement' for Mohamed Salah | Goal.com US Danny Murphy has advised Liverpool to sign Vinicius Junior as he considers the Brazilian a "ready-made replacement" for Mohamed Salah.

NOVEMBER 6 • GOAL.COM

Converts penalty in loss Vinicius Junior scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Vinicius Junior converted a penalty for Real's lone goal in the 23rd minute while leading his side with five chances created in the match. The attacker has scored four goals while combining for 11 shots and seven chances created in his last two Champions League matches.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Carlo Ancelotti Reveals Vinicius Junior's Mindset After 2024 Ballon d'Or Snub Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti insisted Vinícius Júnior is past his 2024 Ballon d’Or snub and ready to face AC Milan.

NOVEMBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí have won the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards for the world’s best soccer players.

OCTOBER 29

Rodri to Win 2024 Ballon d'Or, Vinicius Junior to Skip Ceremony, per Report Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid will not travel to France after reportedly learning Rodri will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

OCTOBER 28 • SACBEE.COM

Completes comeback Vinicius Junior scored three goals to go with seven shots (four on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund. In addit...

Impact Vinicius Junior was the hero Tuesday, completing the hat trick to erase the 2-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund. He's scored seven goals with three assists in the last nine games played in all competitions, totaling 31 shots (12 on target) and 13 chances created while sending 25 crosses (eight accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Arsenal rebounds, Aston Villa keeps rolling, Real Madrid's magic strikes again

Tuesday's 2024 Champions League final rematch between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund more than lived up to the hype.

OCTOBER 22

Vinicius Junior scores hat trick as Real Madrid beats Dortmund 5-2 in Champions League

Vinicius Junior scored a hat trick as Real Madrid turned boos into cheers with a 5-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, while Paris Saint-Germain dropped more poin...

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal told Rodrygo could be the new Sylvain Wiltord as Mikel Arteta is urged to swoop for 'underrated' Real Madrid star who is being 'overshadowed' by Kylian Mbappe & Vinicius Junior | Goal.com US Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Petit has urged Mikel Arteta to sign Rodrygo, who he claims is being "overshadowed" at Real Madrid.

OCTOBER 22 • GOAL.COM

Nets another goal Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Vinicius Junior recorded a second goal in a row for his fifth in league play. He's collected two goals and two assists in the last five matches in all competitions, keeping his world class form for Los Blancos.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Vinicius (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Vinicius was expected to return Saturday and that has come to fruition, with the forward earning a spot in the starting XI immediately. He should continue in the starting XI, only missing one start in 11 appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for return Vinicius (back) is an option for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo, according to manager Carlo Anceltotti. "This break has been very good for him because he has taken advantage l...

Impact Vincius looks to be fit for a return following the back issues he picked up prior to the break, having been training over those two weeks. The biggest question going into the match is where he will lineup, as most would expect him to get the start but the club may choose to be cautious. Either way, he looks likely to see time, which is a huge boost for the tea after registering eight goal contributions in his first nine league appearances of the campaign.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Why Vinicius Junior Should Win the 2024 Ballon d'Or Vinícius Júnior’s performances for Real Madrid in the Champions League, La Liga and Spanish Super Cup were enough to win the 2024 Ballon d’O...

OCTOBER 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Picks up back injury Vinicius Junior was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Villarreal with a back injury.

Impact Vini left the match in the 79th minute shortly after scoring the club's second goal in the 73rd. The attacker will have until October 19th to recover following the international break.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Comes out empty Vinicius Junior recorded four shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Lille.

Impact Vinicius Junior was not able to find anything Wednesday despite recording four shots with five crosses. He bring his average shots to 2.7 and chances created to 2.5, logging in a goal and three assists in the last five games, four of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Sunday Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Vinicius Junior provided one assist, during a solid showing against one of the top defensive teams in the league. The winger remains an elite attacking option wherever he lines up, and against any opponent. Vinicius Junior should be one of the top options in any match, with excellent upside.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in victory Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Vinicius Junior logged in yet another assist to give him a total of three goals and three assists. He continues to be one of the most lethal wingers in the world as he averages about three shots and 2.5 chances created per contest.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Saturday Vinicius Junior scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Espanyol. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Vinicius set up Real Madrid's second goal with a perfect cross that was tapped home by Rodrygo from very close range, and then, he made it 3-1 with a finish from close range after a set-up from Kylian Mbappe. The star winger is having a solid start to the season with three goals and two assists in five Liga appearances while forming a dangerous trio upfront with Rodrygo and Mbappe.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad.

Impact Vinicius Jr continues to be one of the top world class players in the world, opening the season up with two goals and one assist in five appearances, averaging about three chances created and two crosses per game.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE