"Vinícius hasn't been a guaranteed starter under Alonso so far -- being benched in two of Madrid's seven games this season -- but performed well and scored an outstanding goal in the team's 4-1 win at Levante on Tuesday. Real Madrid go into Saturday's LaLiga game at the Metropolitano top of the table with six wins out of six, while rivals Atlético Madrid have struggled, needing a late comeback to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-2 on Wednesday, and sitting nine points behind Real Madrid."
"Atlético made a substantial investment in the transfer market over the summer, signing eight players including Álex Baena, Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada, but have only won two of six LaLiga games so far. "Atlético have changed their squad a lot, so I've focused more on their games from this season," Alonso said, when asked if he'd analysed last season's clashes under predecessor Carlo Ancelotti."
Vinícius Júnior has been benched twice this season but performed strongly and scored an outstanding goal in Real Madrid's 4-1 win at Levante, appearing happy afterwards. Real Madrid lead LaLiga with six wins from six and travel to the Metropolitano for the Madrid Derby. Atlético Madrid sit nine points behind, have won only two of six league games, and needed a late comeback to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-2. Atlético invested heavily in summer signings, including Álex Baena, Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada, and present a squad with energy that demands a high rhythm. Real Madrid must avoid complacency.
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