#vinicius-jr

#vinicius-jr

A Vinicius Jr brace and Kylian Mbappe goal ensured Real Madrid ran out comfortable 3-1 winners over Villarreal to move two points clear at the top of LaLiga. Real's rivals Barcelona play on Sunday against Sevilla, but for 24 hours at least Xabi Alonso's side sit top of the pile in Spain after an efficient, if not exactly dazzling display at the Bernabeu on Saturday evening.

Madrid see Monga, still only 16, as a long-term alternative to Vinicius Junior should the Brazilian star move on in 2026 or fail to extend his current deal. Monga has impressed in youth and Championship circles, breaking age-related records for a player still in his mid teens. His rapid rise at Leicester has drawn attention not only from Premier League clubs but also from elite sides in Spain.

Manchester City are reportedly preparing a staggering 150 million offer for Vinicius Jr in order to help them complete their 'dream attacking line-up.' The Brazilian is in somewhat of a contract stand-off right now, leaving the door to an exit slightly ajar, with Manchester City ready to pounce should a deal not be reached. Currently, Vinicius Jr. has a 1 billion release clause in his contract.

If not for Wirtz's father, Bayern Munich might not be in the race at all: Unlike Wirtz's personal preference for Real Madrid or Manchester City, his father favors a move to Munich.