When the pressure builds, some players fade away while others take charge. Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior continues to prove that he falls into the latter category.
In one of the most intense games of the season, the Brazilian forward once again put in a stellar performance to lead Real Madrid to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid.
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The Santiago Bernabeu derby has it all – intensity, momentum swings and moments of real quality. But it was Vinicius who ultimately made the difference.
His brace not only got Real back into the game but sealed victory, underscoring his growing influence in decisive games.
Very satisfied with the performance
After the final whistle, Vinicius reflected on his team’s performance and collective effort.
Speaking about how Madrid approached the game and their ability to react after conceding a goal, he said:
“I’m really happy with our game and the way we controlled it from the start. We conceded a goal but we’re improving and working towards games like this.
“Today I am a very happy Madridista because of the victory, the goals and the fact that the fans can enjoy it so much.
“It’s a derby and Madrid always wins.” he said on Real Madrid TV.
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credit due
While his individual contribution was decisive, the Brazilian turned his attention to the team.
Vinicius performed well against Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
On a team filled with world-class talent, he emphasized that success comes from collective understanding and execution.
“It’s a credit to everyone – the coaches, the players, the fans… we were clear about our game plan from the beginning and that made the difference.”
Even so, he made no secret of his satisfaction on a personal level. Vinicius is known for stepping up in crucial moments. Reflecting on his form and mindset, he explains,
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“I’m very happy because I’ve been working towards games like this all season and when this time of the season came I didn’t know what was going to happen to me.
“I’m always improving, I’m always scoring goals, I’m providing assists and that’s what our players are here for.
“The president always told me I had to score two goals, so I scored those two goals for him.”
However, despite Real Madrid’s momentum, there are some concerns.
As the season enters its most critical period, any disruption will have an impact. Speaking about the upcoming international break and its timing, Vinicius admitted,
“It’s a shame; we’re in good shape now… hopefully we can all come back injury-free because this is the most important period of the season,” he concluded.