VINICIUS JUNIOR #7 - FORWARD - REAL MADRID
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#7 - FORWARD - REAL MADRID
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Vinícius Júnior Charges Racism Is 'Normal' in Spanish Soccer Valencia fans called the Real Madrid star a monkey on Sunday, highlighting La Liga’s inability to stamp out racial abuse.
MAY 22, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Vinicius Junior says Spanish league 'now belongs to racists' after enduring more abuse

Vinícius Júnior has been subjected to racist abuse yet again and says on Instagram that the Spanish league “now belongs to racists.”
MAY 21, 2023 • Associated Press
Sent off against Valencia Vinicius received a straight red card in stoppage time of Sunday's defeat against Valencia. He took a shot, created a chance and won two of three tackles in the match before going...
Impact Vinicius was sent off for the first time in his career on Sunday, and he'll be suspended at least for the midweek clash against Rayo Vallecano. Marco Asensio or Eden Hazard should replace him on the left wing in the match.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Walker reveals hilarious reason he hugged Vinicius Junior after Champions League clash Kyle Walker has opened up on why he hugged Vinicius Junior after their gruelling battles in last week’s Champions League semi-final first le...
MAY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Real Madrid, Manchester City end first leg level

Kevin De Bruyne's masterful strike put Manchester City in a great position going into its second leg at home against the mighty Real Madrid.
MAY 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Real Madrid, Manchester City end first leg level
Hits and misses: Man City pass Bernabeu test even as Antonio Rudiger helps Vinicius Junior outshine Erling Haaland Manchester City emerged from the Bernabeu with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final...
MAY 9, 2023 • SKY.COM
Scores goal against Man City Vinicius took three shots and scored a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Manchester City. He also created a chance and won one of one tackles in the mat...
Impact Vinicius opened the scoring Tuesday with a powerful strike from just outside the box, his seventh goal of this Champions League campaign to go along with five assists. He'll look forward to the second leg next week but first up will be a domestic clash against relegation threatened Getafe on Saturday, though he could be rested for that La Liga game.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What it's like to face Vinicius Junior - as told by his opponents Many have tried and failed to stop Vinicius Junior. Several defenders describe what it is like to face him
MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
In contention against Getafe Vini Jr has served his one-match suspension and will be available versus Getafe on Saturday.
Impact Vini Jr has racked up one goal on five shots (three on target), three assists and eight crosses (zero accurate) in his last three La Liga appearances. The forward should be a near-lock for the starting XI for both Tuesday's Champions League matchup with Manchester City as well as against Getafe on Saturday.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists, set for suspension Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...
Impact Vinicius Junior recorded his ninth league assist and is only one away from matching his career high for a season. He's been on a tear of late, totaling five assists in a row with a goal, 15 crosses (one accurate) and 15 chances created in that span. However, the forward will be forced to sit out next match after picking up his 10th yellow card of the year. This means that Marco Asensio will likely get the start at the wing with Rodrygo, and Karim Benzema as the forward on Tuesday against Real Sociedad.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists Vinicius Junior scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Tuesday's 4-2 loss versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36t...
Impact Vinicius Junior contributed to both Real Madrid goal's Tuesday, however it was not enough to give the team the win. His form has been upstanding of late, recording two goals and six assists in the last six matches. He is only three assists away from tying his career high for a season in all competitions. In La Liga, the winger is averaging two chances created a game after generating 36 in the last 13 contests.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists versus Celta Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo.
Impact Vinicius Junior assisted Marco Asensio's opener in the 42nd minute to help them earn three points at home. The forward now has 12 assists in the season, to go with 15 goals as well. He also logged the second-most chances created for his side during the win.
APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Chelsea.
Impact Vini Jr has contributed to goals in six of the last seven matches, recording two goals and five assists in the last seven games. In the Champions League, he has totaled six goals and five assists in 10 contests thus far, surpassing his career high for goals in the tournament. The winger has also been able to stay healthy all season, missing only one match due to injury.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will return to face Chelsea Vinicius (rest) has been called up by Real Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Chelsea.
Impact Vinicius was rested for Saturday's La Liga win over Cadiz, but he'll return to the squad and in all likelihood to the starting XI for the UCL quarterfinal second leg against Chelsea on Tuesday.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will not play against Cadiz Vinicius will be rested for Saturday's clash against Cadiz as he was not called up by Real Madrid for the match.
Impact Real Madrid trail Barcelona by 13 points so their hopes of repeating as La Liga champions are all but over. This being the case, Vinicius Junior will sit out of Saturday's domestic match sandwiched between the Champions League quarterfinal legs versus Chelsea, with Rodrygo or perhaps even Eden Hazard likely to replace him on the left wing.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in UCL win Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Chelsea.
Impact Vinicius had a nice performance Wednesday, as he led the team in crosses (five, zero accurate) and chance created (four). One of those chances created bagged him an assist too, as he found Marco Asensio in the 74th minute for the 2-0 lead. He also took three shots (two on target) and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Vinicius Junior scored once from five shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.
Impact Despite his goal, Vinicius Junior will be disappointed that he was unable to hit the target more than once, squandering several chances that proved costly. He now has nine goals this season and has attempted 17 shots (six on target) and created 12 chances in his last five games.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior testifies against fan in racial abuse probe

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has testified against a Mallorca fan accused of racially insulting him at a Spanish league game, saying he will not accept an apology
APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press
Assists twice in rout Vinicius Junior assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 6-0 victory against Valladolid.
Impact Vinicius Junior had a good offensive performance to help them earn an easy win at home. The forward assisted Karim Benzema twice in the first half, in their second and third goals, before subbing off in the 69th minute. He now has 14 goals and nine assists in 34 appearances (33 starts) in the season.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in Clasico loss Vinicius took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 El Clasico defeat against Barcelona. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Vinicius was as always a big threat from the left wing on Sunday, and he forced Ronald Araujo's own goal early on in the match. He's averaging 2.5 shots (1.2 on target) and two chances created per game in La Liga this season.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in win Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with two shots (two on target) and four chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Liverpool.
Impact Vinicius Junior bagged in his seventh assist in all competitions as he continues his elite form this season. His form of late has been world class, totaling four goals, three assists and 22 chances created in the last eight matches. What has been helping the winger is he has been able to keep healthy all year, only missing two matches all campaign and getting the start in 31 of the 32 games played.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vinicius Junior unleashes fury at La Liga referees Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has hit out at the way he is treated by referees in La Liga.
MARCH 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Vinicius Junior unleashes fury at La Liga referees Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has hit out at the way he is treated by referees in La Liga.
MARCH 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Finds net in victory Vinicius Junior scored one goal to go with six shots (two on target), four chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Espanyol. In addition, he w...
Impact Vinicius Junior scored the team's first goal Saturday to help get things going. He has now scored three goals while totaling two assists in the last five matches. With just eight goals now, the forward may not reach his goal total from last season, however he is still one of the league's most dangerous wingers with an average of 3.3 shots a game.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vinícius Júnior again target of racist insults in Spain

The Spanish league has filed another complaint to authorities following racial insults aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior
MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press
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