VITINHA NEWS

Marseille and Monaco seal Champions League spots and PSG thrashes Montpellier

Marseille and Monaco have sealed spots in next season’s Champions League

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sans superstars, PSG reaches Champions League final and will face Inter Milan for elusive title

Paris Saint-Germain weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks goal drought Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 1-1 draw against Nantes.

Impact Vitinha opened the scoring Tuesday for Paris Saint-Germain as they played to a 1-1 stalemate at Nantes. The midfielder connected cleanly with a first-time left footed shot that broke an 11 appearance (seven start) stretch in which he had been held goalless. He contributed three tackles (one won), two clearances and one block to the team's defensive effort over his 90 minuets of play. Vitinha's five goals over 27 Ligue 1 appearances (18 starts) lag two behind his career-best mark of seven goals in a single domestic campaign, which he set over 28 appearances (23 starts) with Paris Saint-German during the previous campaign.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

PSG moves within four games of finishing Ligue 1 unbeaten following draw at Nantes

French champion Paris Saint-Germain is within four games of finishing the Ligue 1 season unbeaten following a 1-1 draw at Nantes

APRIL 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Three PSG Players Could Receive Contract Extensions, per Report In February, Paris Saint-Germain locked in contract extensions for Luis Enrique, Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Yoram Zague. With...

APRIL 20 • SI.COM

Prince William Speaks Highly Of Vitinha's Growth At PSG Since Wolves Spell Vitinha has been one of Paris Saint-Germain's top players over the last two seasons, but perhaps the midfielder didn't expect royalty to gus...

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

Coach Luis Enrique's guile guides PSG to 13th Ligue 1 title without defeat

Luis Enrique was mobbed by staff members and thrown into the air in celebration when Paris Saint-Germain won a record-extending 13th Ligue title with six games to spare

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three interceptions against OM Vitinha contributed three interceptions, two clearances, one tackle, and one shot against in Sunday's 3-1 Classique victory over Marseille.

Impact Vitinha had another solid outing against Marseille in the Classique, matching his season high with three interceptions. The Portuguese midfielder has secured a regular starting role and has been excellent in midfield this season. He also became the team's primary penalty taker, which could help him surpass his career-high of seven league goals from last season. He is three goals away from equaling that mark and has eight league games remaining, most of which come against favorable opponents. His next chance to contribute will be against Saint-Etienne on March 29.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's rise: How Enrique's vision and Mbappé's departure led to Champions League success

This could be the year PSG finally wins the Champions League

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist off bench Vitinha assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rennes.

Impact Vitinha started on the bench Saturday against Rennes as coach Luis Enrique rested him ahead of Tuesday's second leg against Liverpool in the Champions League. He still made an impact off the bench by assisting Ousmane Dembele's second goal in the final moments. Surprisingly, this was his first assist of the Ligue 1 season. He will look to add another goal contribution against Liverpool on Tuesday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Halftime screamer: PSG's Luis Campos rages at ref in tunnel for not awarding his team a penalty

Italian referee Davide Massa was screamed at by Paris Saint-Germain soccer adviser Luis Campos for not awarding a penalty during PSG’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions Leag...

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wasteful finishing haunts PSG again in Champions League loss to Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain’s wasteful finishing came back to haunt the French team when it lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores again in UCL Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 7-0 win over Brest.

Impact Vitinha recorded his second UCL goal of the season to match his career high in the tournament. He's started all but one Champions League game, collecting 17 crosses (eight accurate), 10 clearances and 11 chances created.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Tuesday Vitinha scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Brest.

Impact Vitinha got back on the scoresheet during Tuesday's win, scoring a nice goal and nearly earning an assist as well. The midfielder has seen consistent minutes, though like everyone in this loaded PSG team he's always at risk of some rotation. Vitinha will be a solid box-to-box option when starting in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Scores direct freekick Vitinha scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 4-1 win against Monaco.

Impact Vitinha impressed once again in midfield, contributing more offensively than defensively on Friday. He opened the scoring with a sublime direct free kick to the bottom right corner from a wide position, marking his fourth league goal. His strike coincided with the club announcing his five-year contract extension. He also matched his season high with three shots and created two chances. His next opportunity to contribute comes Tuesday against Brest in the Champions League.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension until 2029 Vitinha has signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until 2029, the club announced.

Impact Vitinha won the Portuguese league title with FC Porto in 2022 before joining Paris Saint-Germain. Since his arrival in June 2022, he has won six national titles, including multiple Ligue 1 and Trophee des Champions titles. Known for his creativity, versatility, and ability to recover the ball, Vitinha quickly became a key player for PSG. His standout performances in the 2023-24 season earned him spots in both the Ligue 1 and Champions League Team of the Year, and he was also nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during win Vitinha assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 4-2 win versus Manchester City.

Impact Vitinha found the assist on Joao Neves' game-winning goal in the 78th minute, flying in a cross to the back post before it found the head of Neves. This is Vitinha's first goal contribution in UCL play despite appearing in seven games this season. He also added three shots and four chances created, compiling a solid 90 minutes of work.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Lyon.

Impact Vitinha converted an early first half penalty Sunday to stretch the Paris Saint-Germain lead to 2-0 over Lyon in a fixture they would kick-on to win 3-1. In addition to his penalty conversion, the midfielder added on tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception to the team's defensive effort. Vitinha has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of PSG's most recent five fixtures across all competitions.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Vitinha registered two shots (zero on goal) to go with four crosses (one accurate), three corners, one chance created and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Auxerre.

Impact Vitinha displayed his quality once again in midfield. While he wasn't directly involved in a goal, he came close to scoring a stunner in the second half with a shot that hit the crossbar. He took two shots in this game, bringing his total to seven over his last four appearances with PSG. Additionally, he created one chance, increasing his season total to 19 chances in 16 games, highlighting his contribution to the team's creativity.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in 3-0 win Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win against Toulouse.

Impact Vitinha scored the team's third goal in the match and his second in the league campaign. The 24-year-old scored with his only shot on goal. Vitinha also made an interception.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle injury that knocked him out against Rennes. The midfielder was likely just rested against Rennes, but it's still a good sign that he's fully fit and back in the starting XI. Vitinha has been a crucial part of the first team when fit.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Vitinha (ankle) is not in the lineup to face Rennes on Friday.

Impact Vitinha was deemed questionable Friday after working away from the group, so his absence from this match isn't surprising. Fabian Ruiz will start in midfield alongside Joao Neves and Warren Zaire-Emery, while the Portuguese playmaker will aim to recover in time to face Arsenal on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injury list again Vitinha is questionable for Friday's match against Rennes after working individually due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact Vitinha has picked up some discomfort in his ankle, forcing him to train individually Thursday. This leaves him in question for Friday's match, as he will have minimal time to recover. That said, it is most likely he will earn a spot on the bench or be left out to face Rennes, with Fabian Ruiz as his probable replacement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Girona.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's match after overcoming a minor ankle issue. The midfielder was left out of the squad against Brest to give him a chance to recover. He's now back to full fitness and back in his role as a first-choice starter in the midfield three.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left out to face Brest Vitinha (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Brest, according to his club.

Impact Vitinha will sit out the first match back from the break, as he is still dealing with pain in his ankle after spraining it while serving with the Portuguese national team. This will be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in all three matches to begin the season and even scored a goal in their last time out. He will now look for a return in their next match as they begin UCL play, with Fabian Ruiz his likely replacement until fit again.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE