""There's still a long season ahead, and Vini is going to be important. -7.2 - Since the start of 2025, Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has had the worst difference between goals scored (13) and expected goals (20.2 xG) of any LaLiga player across all competitions (-7.2). Confidence. pic.twitter.com/ENiUKH2uFB- OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 5, 2026 "We need him at his best, enjoying himself on the pitch. When he does, he gives us that spark. We have to find him. He's fundamental for us.""
""Two things are clear: this is the tournament we're playing for, so it's the most important one. Of course, it's the fourth of the season. "But it's the one we have right now, so it's our absolute priority. We need to play a good match.""
Vinícius Júnior has not scored for Real Madrid since October and has endured a 15-game goal drought. Since the start of 2025 he has the largest negative gap in LaLiga between goals scored (13) and expected goals (20.2 xG), a -7.2 difference. Transfer links to the Saudi league have surfaced amid the scoring slump. Manager Xabi Alonso described Vinícius as fundamental, calling for confidence and enjoyment on the pitch to restore his spark. Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa semi-final, with Alonso prioritizing the tournament and seeking a trophy in his first season.
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