📹 Xabi Alonso speaks out on Vini Jr ahead of the derby | OneFootball

Vini Jr. is currently on a streak of 15 games without finding the back of the net against opponents.

But now is the time to support Real Madrid’s number 7.

This was emphasized by coach Xabi Alonso in his press conference ahead of this Thursday’s (8th) derby against Atlético.

The match is valid for the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup and will be played on Saudi soil. 

Check out what the coach had to say about the Brazilian below: 

Vini hasn’t scored since October 4th of last year, when he found the net twice in the 3-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga.

He’s only recorded three assists in the aforementioned 15 matches he’s played since then. 

He has five goals and seven decisive passes in 25 games this season.

Vini scored fourteen goals and provided nine assists in the first 25 matches he played in 2024/2025. 

Atleti and Real will face off starting at 4pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (8th) at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The winner will face either Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao in Sunday’s (11th) final. 

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