The irony is clear: what Florentino Perez gained in Mbappe could come at the expense of Vinicius.

Vinicius Junior began the latest Champions League game on the bench, sparking questions about his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso. To add intrigue, Alonso has now addressed the issue with a seven-word claim that only fuels further debate.

Xabi Alonso addressed the current form of Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso surprised fans by leaving Vinícius Júnior on the bench, choosing Franco Mastantuono to start alongside Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler in Real Madrid’s Champions League opener.

With Brazil facing Chile for the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Vinicius Junior's absence in the game raised questions among fans.

Carlo Ancelotti revealed the squad list for the upcoming Brazil games, and doubts raised when he decided to leave Real Madrid stars Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo out.

Xabi Alonso surprised everyone by leaving Vinícius Júnior out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup against Real Oviedo, marking the Brazilian’s first unexplained benching since the Carlo Ancelotti era.

Set to face Real Oviedo for La Liga, doubts raised when Vinicius Junior was nowhere to be seen in the starting lineup for Real Madrid.

The September FIFA international break brings the final two CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador are already through, while several nations continue to battle for the remaining spots.

The official timeline for his return has been revealed, but the wait for Madridistas could feel much longer.

Vinicius Junior has reportedly made a bold demand: a salary matching Kylian Mbappe and similar to Cristiano Ronaldo in his best years in La Liga.

Just when it seemed the Saudi Pro League had reached their limit with a $327 million attempt to lure Vinicius Junior, they’ve gone one step further.

As Real Madrid enters a new era stacked with elite talents like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham, it might surprise some to learn that the player tipped to succeed Lionel Messi as Argentina’s next great No. 10 is not one of the club’s global superstars.

One of the biggest stars at Real Madrid—and one of soccer’s most promising icons—has revealed where his loyalty lies in this legendary rivalry.

With a month left in the 2025 summer transfer window, the landscape of world soccer has been shaken by Transfermarkt’s updated ranking of the most valuable players on the planet.