VINICIUS JUNIOR NEWS

Caps another stellar season Vinicius Junior made a total of 22 starts in 26 La Liga appearances during the 2023/24 season.

Impact Vinicius Junior is making a strong case to be the front-runner in the Ballon d'Or race after another trophy-filled season with Real Madrid. He's scored 15 goals and had five assists in league play, averaging about three shots and 2.1 crosses per game. He also scored a goal in the UCL final, netted a brace in the semis against Bayern Munich, and had six goals and four assists in 10 matches in the tournament. With Kylian Mbappe joining the team, Vinicius is expected to remain the team's best player and is likely to move over to the right side.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in final Vinicius scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Vinicius scored the crucial goal to seal the Champions League title for Madrid. The winger was one of the best in the world, as he has been every season since joining Madrid. The young attacker is now joined by Kylian Mbappe moving forward, forming perhaps the most lethal attacking trio in all of Europe for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League final: Real Madrid tops Borussia Dortmund to win 15th title

Real Madrid, Europe's most successful club, beat underdog Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Champions League final in London.

JUNE 1

Relatively quiet versus Betis Vinicius had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and suffered four fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Betis.

Impact Vinicius had a decent game here, with a couple of finishes, a very clear chance missed and lots of fouls drawn as usual, but this had nothing to do with the player who amazed throughout the entire campaign to lead his team to the title. Over 26 league appearances (22 starts), the superstar accumulated 15 goals, five assists, 78 shots, 31 chances created and 54 fouls drawn, being one of the La Liga's most productive players from a fantasy standpoint.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Vinicius Junior scored two goals to go with six shots (three on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 5-0 win against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he...

Impact Vinicius Junior scored his fourth league brace to give him 15 on the season. He's maintained an elite form in the attack with five goals and three assists in the last nine matches, logging in 29 shots (16 on target), 21 crosses (four won), and 16 chances created in that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Applies offensive pressure Vinicius Junior generated five shots (three on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Vinicius Junior kept pressure on the backline of Bayern Munich for the full 90 minutes Wednesday. He managed three shots on target and attempted six crosses en route to creating two chances as Real Madrid triumphed 2-1 and advanced to the Champions League final by an aggregate score of 4-3. Over the Champions League campaign, Vinicius Junior has averaged one goal contribution per match. Entering the final, he's made nine starting appearances, scored five times and supplied four assists.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wins La Liga title Vinicius Junior generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Cadiz.

Impact Vinicius Junior got another chance to rest with the upcoming UCL semi finals match, coming off the bench during Saturday's win. He's also won his third La Liga title since joining Real Madrid in 2018. On the campaign, the forward has recorded 13 goals in five assists, totaling 70 shots (35 on target), 51 crosses (five accurate) ad 26 chances creates.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

Vinícius Júnior has scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.

APRIL 30

Scores brace versus Bayern Vinicius scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-2 draw versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Vinicius was massive in Tuesday's away draw as he scored both of his side's goals Tuesday, a strike in the 24th minute assisted by Toni Kroos and a penalty in the 83rd minute which tied the match at 2-2. He now has five goals in eight UCL matches this season. He finished the match with four shots, two inaccurate crosses and one draw in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant in win Vinicius Junior scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75...

Impact Vinicius Junior was excellent during El Clasico on Sunday, contributing to two of the three goals scored. He now has 13 goals with five assists in 22 appearances, surpassing his goal total from last season. This also comes after totaling three goals and three assists in the last five contests.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior exits Manchester City clash with groin injury

The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.

APRIL 17

Notches two assists Vinicius Junior assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Tuesday's 3-3 draw versus Manchester City.

Impact The Brazilian saw another exquisite performance in the UCL Tuesday, as he registered not one but two assists after finding Rodrygo in the 14th minute and Federico Valverde in the 79th minute for the club's second and third goals of the match. This gave Vinicius his third and fourth assist in UCL play, now having seven goal contributions in the competition this campaign. He also saw a great display outside of his goals, registering two tackles won, three shots, three crosses and four chances created in his 86 minutes of play.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will return from suspension Vinicius Junior completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact The Brazilian winger missed the 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, but he should lead the line against Mallorca, and he's also expected to do the same against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Vinicius Junior has been on a tear lately, scoring six goals across his last four appearances in all competitions.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil vs Spain's anti-racism match: Vinicius Junior disappointed and no money to charity Those close to Vinicius Jr think Tuesday's 'anti-racism friendly' between Spain and Brazil in Madrid was a missed opportunity

MARCH 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vinícius Júnior still a target for racial abuse ahead of Spain-Brazil game

Vinícius Júnior voiced his concerns surrounding racism coming from Spanish fans.

MARCH 25

Vinicius Jr: 'I feel less and less like playing' due to racist abuse Vinicius Junior says the racist abuse directed at him is getting worse because perpetrators are going unpunished, as he broke down in tears...

MARCH 25 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Real Madrid files complaint to prosecutors, soccer federation after more fan abuse of Vinícius

Real Madrid filed a new complaint with Spanish state prosecutors on Monday following reports of more hate chants aimed at forward Vinícius J...

MARCH 18

Leads line in with two goals Vinicius Junior scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4...

Impact Vinicius Junior scored for the fourth consecutive match during Real Madrid's 4-2 victory over Osasuna on Saturday. He has scored six times in the four successive matches in which he's marked his place on the scoresheet. During the domestic campaign this season, Vinicius Junior has now found the back of the net on 12 occasions and provided four assists over 20 appearances (19 starts). Vinicius Junior also earned his fifth yellow card of the season Saturday and will miss Real Madrid's next match versus Athletic Club next Sunday.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring run Vinicius Junior scored once from three shots on target in Sunday's 4-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Vinicius Junior put the ball in the net at the second time of asking to score the opener and had a big hand in one of Celta Vigo's own goals with a dangerous cross. The attacker now has four goals in his last three and is in fine form as we enter the final stretch of the season. He now has ten for the season, matching his total from the previous campaign, though he is still some way off his personal best of 17 from 2021/22.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Manchester City is rolling, Real Madrid ekes into the quarters

Manchester City and Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday, joining Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain i...

MARCH 6

Nets important goal Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig. In addition, he...

Impact Vinicius Junior scored what was later the game-winner to put Real Madrid through to the quarterfinals of the UCL. He's scored three goals with two assists in five matches in the tournament. The forward will continue to be a big threat in the attack as he ups his average shots per game to three and chances created to 2.4.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace Vinicius Junior scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yello...

Impact Vinicius Junior scored the only two goals for the team to give them the draw Saturday. It's his second brace of the season that puts him at nine goal in league play. This also includes three goals with two assists in the last five games, recording 17 shots (six on target) and eight chances created in that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE