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Vinicius Junior's worst scoring start at Real Madrid draws backing amid criticism
October 2, 2026 at 10:03 PM · Updated 13d ago
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
قارنه بلامين جمال.. خطة ريال مدريد لاستعادة أفضل نسخة من فينيسيوس
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YKYalla Kora
رغم معاناته مع ريال مدريد.. فينيسيوس لا يفقد ثقة أنشيلوتي
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YKYalla Kora
أسوأ بداية تهديفية منذ ظهوره مع ريال مدريد.. فينيسيوس يعترف بتراجع مستواه
(opens the publisher’s site)Vinicius Junior has posted his worst scoring start at Real Madrid, scoring one goal in eight matches, while the club and its coaches back him.
- Vinicius scored one goal in eight appearances this season, a rate of one every 652 minutes, his weakest stretch except his first two campaigns.
- Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he backs Vinicius and considers him an essential pillar of his long-term project.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Vinicius is not in his best form but expressed confidence in his ability to make a difference.
- Vinicius said "Minha culpa" — "my fault" — taking responsibility for his form.
- Carlo Ancelotti called Vinicius a key player for Brazil's future, saying he will be patient with him ahead of Saturday's friendly against India.
- Vinicius, who extended his Real Madrid contract in August until 2032, scored a penalty and provided an assist in Brazil's two friendlies against Australia.