Vinicius made everyone happy in the match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad last season, his first La Liga start. Now he has the opportunity to do the same again versus the same opponent. Things have changed and in these moments, not so much is expected of him.
Last term, he was the sensation of the moment. A young player who, after having performed for Castilla (Real Madrid B), started to get opportunities for the first team and stood out. One of his great performances came in the defeat to Real Sociedad.
Despite the fact 'Los Blancos' lost 1-3, summing up a terrible season for Madrid, the striker was very active. He did not end up scoring, but it was not because of a lack of effort and Rulli, the goalkeeper for the Basques, stopped them on more than one occasion.
The Brazilian did what was expected of him: he was enthusiastic, dribbling the ball, happy, incisive. But as while has gone since then. The rivalry with Rodrygo has grown considerably, both for club and country and Vinicius will look to make his mark.
He has been on the bench for three consecutive games. His last start was against Mallorca in La Liga and the result was bad: a 1-0 defeat at the newly promoted side. After Ronaldo's praise, it remains to be seen whether he gets game time and becomes a protagonist again.
He has stiff competition in the squad. The arrival of Hazard has made things complicated and now he and Rodrygo have to fight for the other flank. Lucas Vazquez is also in the fight, but he has been criticised by various fans.
Things have not good bad for Zidane not starting Vinicius. The three matches which he played coming off the bench ended in two wins and a draw. His last goal was against Osasuna on matchday six.