Vinicius Junior facing the challenge: Return to form or difficult season?

Two years ago, Vinicius Junior was at the peak of his career, leading Real Madrid to LaLiga and Champions League titles and being considered the favorite for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. However, the award ended up going to Rodri, a blow that significantly affected the Brazilian's form and role.

With the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius lost his status as a central figure. Although he recorded solid figures in the 2024/25 season, he no longer achieved his former dominance, while the current season has been disappointing, with only 6 goals in 27 matches and several episodes of tension on the pitch.

Criticism of his behaviour and an unclear contractual situation, where he is demanding a salary similar to Mbappe, have added to the dilemmas at Madrid. However, his brilliant performance in the Super Cup final against Barcelona showed that Vinicius remains a superstar, capable of making the difference in big games.

Now Real Madrid faces an important decision: to believe in Vinicius' return, find balance within the squad and a financial agreement, or risk his departure from the Santiago Bernabeu.