Former Flamengo man Vini Jr faces favourite foes in Brazil v Scotland | OneFootball

Brazil National Team faces Scotland this Wednesday (24)

Scotland’s main player is a familiar victim of Vini Jr., who came through at Flamengo. That is because Robertson has only beaten the Real Madrid (ESP) forward once in six meetings. So, the rivals meet again this Wednesday (24), in Brazil’s third match in Group C of the World Cup.

Robertson had been a Liverpool (ENG) player since 2017. During that time, the left back’s team lost four, drew one, and won one against Vinicius Jr.’s side. The defender has now joined Tottenham (ENG), also in the Premier League.

What is Vini Jr.’s record against Robertson?

All meetings between Robertson and the Ninho do Urubu graduate took place in the Champions League. In 2022, the two faced off in the final, when Vini scored and lifted the trophy in front of the Scot.

So, the Brazilian forward has four wins, one draw, one loss, and five goals against the defender’s Liverpool. Robertson, however, has neither scored nor provided an assist against Vini Jr.’s Real Madrid.

So, is Brazil vs Scotland the players’ first meeting for their national teams?

Yes, the third round of Group C in the World Cup marks the seventh meeting between the forward and the defender, and the first for their national teams. That is because the last match between Brazil and Scotland took place in 2011, when neither of them was part of the senior squad.

What time do Vini Jr. and Robertson play?

The ball starts rolling for Brazil and Scotland at 7 pm Brasília time this Wednesday (24), in Miami, United States. Grupo Globo and SBT (free-to-air channels), SporTV (pay TV), NSports (streaming), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the match. Coluna do Fla will bring the result of the clash with an emphasis on the Flamengo players.

What is the situation in Group C?

Therefore, Robertson and company will not take it easy, since Scotland still has a real chance of qualifying. Brazil, meanwhile, wants first place in the group to theoretically get the weaker opponent in the round of 32.

So, the Seleção will need to beat Scotland and hope Morocco loses or draws with Haiti. If both the African side and Brazil win, goal difference will decide first place in the group.

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