Criticism was directed at the Brazilian player for pushing RB Leipzig’s Will Orban to the ground during their recent Champions League match, an action that earned him a booking. Furthermore, in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Valencia, he faced repeated jeers from the opposing supporters, reminiscent of the racial abuse he endured at the Mestalla last season. Now, Real Madrid’s manager, Ancelotti, has vehemently defended the 23-year-old in a passionate outburst.
During a press conference on Friday, Ancelotti stated, “I’ve looked back a bit, at history, at statistics, and I’ve never seen a player who’s been persecuted like Vinícius. He’s kicked, he’s whistled, he’s insulted. And what does he do? He scores goals and provides assists. And then I’m supposed to talk to him about his attitude? No! Everyone should change their attitude regarding Vinícius. In my personal history, a player with great talent has never suffered the things that Vinicius has. In Vallecas [against Rayo Vallecano] he got karate chopped in the head, and there wasn’t even a yellow card. Now everyone is asking for a red card for the push against Leipzig.”
Despite facing criticism and abuse, Vinicius has consistently delivered on the field for Real Madrid. Across 26 appearances, he has netted 15 goals and provided seven assists, proving pivotal in their pursuit of silverware this season.
The Brazilian international is expected to feature for La Liga leaders Real Madrid in their upcoming match against Celta Vigo on Sunday evening, aiming to widen the gap at the top of the table over second-placed Barcelona to eight points.
Vinicius Junior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
BrazilThis season he played in total 19 times for 1381 minutes for La Liga.
Vinicius Junior scored 9 goals for Real Madrid. He procured 4 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in La Liga. In the last match Real Madrid drew 1-1 against RB Leipzig. The next match in La Liga will be against Celta de Vigo.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is currently 1st in the La Liga with 66 points.
In the last 27 games, it has won 20 times, drawn 6 times, and lost once. In its last match, Real Madrid drawn 2-2 against Valencia.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 56 goals and conceding 18.
Real Madrid will play the next match in La Liga against Celta de Vigo on Sunday 10th of March in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.
