Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has led a £6.7 million takeover of Portuguese second-tier club FC Alverca. The Brazilian spearheaded a group of investors from Brazil and Spain to acquire a majority stake of 70-80% in the club.
This move comes ahead of Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League play-off second leg against Manchester City. Alverca, based near Lisbon, currently sits second in Liga Portugal 2, aiming for promotion to the top flight. The club previously played in the Primeira Liga between 1998 and 2003 but suffered financial troubles, folding for a year in 2005.
Their recent rise, including a Liga 3 title last season, has fueled hopes of joining Sporting Lisbon, Porto, and Benfica in the top division. Meanwhile, Vinicius remains a key player for Real Madrid, having assisted Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner in the first leg against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola acknowledges the challenge ahead as City faces a 3-2 deficit.
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
BrazilThis season he played in total 7 times for 630 minutes for Champions League.
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior scored 7 goals for Real Madrid. He procured 3 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Champions League. In the last match Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Osasuna.
Real Madrid performance and stats
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is currently 11th in the Champions League with 15 points.
In the last 9 games, it has won 6 times and lost 3 times. In its last match, Real Madrid won 2-3 against Manchester City.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 20 goals and conceding 12.
Real Madrid will play the next match in Champions League against Manchester City on Wednesday 19th of February in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.
