Madrid, Spain — Vinícius Júnior de Brazil return from his national team matches with mixed feelings. On March 28, 2025, he shine in Brazil’s win against Colombia, where he score crucial penalty and net the decisive goal. But against Argentina, he struggle alongside his teammates, leading to a disappointing performance.
Now back in Madrid, Vinícius face an important phase for Real Madrid this season with key matches coming up in LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey. He has had a season with plenty ups and downs as Real Madrid’s No. 7.
So far, he don score 10 goals in LaLiga—seven at the Santiago Bernabéu and three away from home. Both coach Carlo Ancelotti and his teammates dey look up to him to deliver critical performances, remember when e carry the team to overturn Borussia Dortmund or when he shine with hat-trick against Osasuna, despite Éder Militão injury overshadowing the night.
However, his form lately no dey consistent, with only two goals in his last 12 matches for Real Madrid. Interestingly, those two goals come from his last two league games at home—with Girona and Rayo Vallecano. He don score only five league games this season at the Bernabéu: against Espanyol, Villarreal, Osasuna, Girona, and Rayo Vallecano.
Such goal tally no dey high for a player wey important in past campaigns. Last season, he finish LaLiga with 15 goals, nine being at home. The previous season, he manage to net 10 goals, similar to this one but it’s still underwhelming for his standards.
With six home games remaining against Leganés, Valencia, Athletic Club, Celta Vigo, Mallorca, and Real Sociedad, Vinícius have chance to boost his stats. The upcoming match with Leganés provides opportunity to bounce back from Brazil’s disappointment and improve his performance.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s management dey strategize for next summer signings, especially for the center-back position. They eye Valencia’s Yarek Gasiorowski, a young Spanish under-21 international shows plenty potential. Real Madrid has kept an eye on him for a while now, planning for future needs. But Atlético de Madrid also dey interested in Gasiorowski, making the competition tough.
Real Madrid find themselves in a good position if Gasiorowski wants to remain in Spain, as clubs like Leipzig, Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Inter dey monitor his progress. Real Madrid’s officials know they must make quick decisions but they also feel less urgent thanks to Asencio’s emergence into the squad.
Despite injury issues in the past, signing a new center-back still remains a priority. Gasiorowski presents a viable option cost-wise but he isn’t their only target. Quality players like Saliba remain high on their list, though his price could be a barrier. They also eye Huijsen, who could offer a cheaper alternative.
Shifting focus back to Vinícius, rumors don arise that Saudi Arabian clubs eye him with offers reaching up to 1 billion euros. Such amount is hard for any player to turn down. Although he still has a contract with Real Madrid, this kind of interest could create tension around his future.
Florentino Pérez, the club president, already dey prepare in case Vinícius decides to leave, targeting potential replacements. One intriguing name dey surface: Nico Williams, a talented forward from Barcelona. His ability to break defensive lines and explosive style of play makes him a hot target, and if Real Madrid land him, it would send shockwaves across LaLiga.
As the situation unfolds, Vinicíus’ future remains uncertain. If he stays, he will continue to play a crucial role for Real Madrid. But if he takes the Saudi offer, Nico Williams could be the next star at the Bernabéu.
