Flamengo product Vini Jr. leads Real Madrid rout in La Liga | OneFootball

Vini Jr. scored a goal and provided an assist against Real Sociedad (ESP)

Real Madrid (ESP) recorded their first big merengue win in La Liga (2026/27) in a match that highlighted Vini Jr., developed by Flamengo. That’s because, this Wednesday (26), the forward scored once and provided an assist in the 4-1 win over Real Sociedad (ESP) in the opening round of the Spanish Championship at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Vinícius Júnior combined with Jude Bellingham, who set up the Flamengo academy product to score the home side’s third goal. Then, the former Flamengo player drove at the defense and found a pinpoint pass for Mbappé to score the fourth.

What were Vini Jr.’s numbers against Real Sociedad?

Vini only left the match in the 40th minute of the second half, making way for youngster Diomandé. As he headed to the bench, cameras caught the winger embracing coach José Mourinho, who had a wide smile on his face.

Who scored Real Madrid’s other goals?

Besides the standout Brazilian, Frenchman Mbappé scored a hat-trick to complete Madrid’s emphatic scoreline. Therefore, the win strengthens Vini Jr.’s team in its bid to end a run of two La Liga runner-up finishes behind Barcelona (ESP).

How many La Liga titles does Vini Jr. have on his résumé?

So, the Flamengo academy graduate wants to lift the Spanish trophy for the fourth time since arriving at Real Madrid. From 2018 until now, Vini Jr. was part of the title-winning campaigns in 2019/20, 2021/22, and 2023/24.

The Brazilian forward, however, could add many more trophies to his résumé. That’s because Vinícius has just renewed his contract with the Spanish club until 2032. By the end of the current deal, the player will be 32 years old.

Did Flamengo profit from Vini Jr.’s renewal with Real Madrid?

FIFA’s solidarity mechanism says the club that developed the player is entitled to a percentage of future transfers. However, Vini did not change teams, he only renewed his contract. Therefore, Flamengo did not profit from the contract extension.

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