Vinicius Junior isn’t just starting the 2024/25 season on a high note; he’s picking up right where he left off. In Real Madrid’s latest victory—a smooth 2-0 win against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup—Vinicius delivered the assist that led to the opening goal. At only 24 years old, Vinicius has already played in 11 finals with Real Madrid, walking away with 10 trophies.
🅰️ @ViniJr 🤝 @Fedeevalverde ⚽#6SuperCups | #SuperCup pic.twitter.com/sv0YmuYsDw
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 14, 2024
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His only loss in a final came against Barcelona in the 2023 Spanish Super Cup. Still, his overall performance is impressive: he’s scored seven goals and provided five assists in these high-stake matches.
Here’s a quick run-through of his standout moments:
- He scored a goal against Liverpool in the 2021/22 Champions League final.
- He netted two goals and added an assist in the Club World Cup final against Al-Hilal in 2022.
- He racked up three goals in the 2023 Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona.
Most of his seven goals and five assists have come in the last eight finals, marking him as a critical player for Real Madrid.
Vinicius now holds 13 titles with Real, including two Champions League trophies and three LaLiga titles. His ability to perform under pressure has made him a central figure in the team’s recent successes.
😄 + 7️⃣ + 🤍 = 🏆@vinijr | #6SuperCups pic.twitter.com/nfltOQR2sS
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 14, 2024
As Real Madrid prepares for their upcoming match against Mallorca in the Spanish Championship, fans and critics alike will be watching Vinicius closely.
His consistent performance in big games sets a high bar, and maintaining this level of play will be key to both his and Real’s ongoing success.
