The great moment of Vini Jr.
The Brazilian, who has scored two consecutive braces, has tallied 10 goals in his last 11 matches with our team.
Arbeloa mentioned it in his latest press conference: “It’s a tremendous fortune to have Vini Jr., because of his commitment, talent, willingness to lead the team... and I don’t know if he’s at the best moment of his career, but he’s very close to it.” The Brazilian’s numbers validate our coach's sentiment.
The impact of Vini Jr. has been immense, and his performances are decisive. His last two matches with Real Madrid, with braces against Manchester City and Atlético, prove it. This trend continues when looking back at his last eleven games with our team, in which he has scored ten goals.
Five consecutive matches scoring
The Brazilian began this streak with five consecutive matches in which he found the back of the net. It started with a beautifully crafted goal that opened the scoring against Rayo and continued his great form with the brace he achieved against Real Sociedad, the goal that secured victory in Lisbon, the one he scored in Pamplona, and the goal that sealed the round of 16 qualification in the Champions against Benfica.
In the first leg of the round of 16, he assisted the second of the three goals by Valverde and, in the return leg at the Etihad Stadium, he scored both goals for our team. The Brazilian extended his streak with his second consecutive brace, which came in the derby before the international break.
VINI JR.'S STREAK
Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético: brace
Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid: brace
Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica: goal
Osasuna 2-1 Real Madrid: goal
Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid: goal
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: brace
Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo: goal.