Vinicius’s development into a top player has been a delight to watch.
From the moment he first burst onto our screens the talent was evident, but watching it being rapidly refined has been just as satisfying as the initial thrill of a new star to enjoy.
As Mario de la Riva points out for AS today, the attacker is shooting less and scoring more, going rapidly from entertainer to killer.
You won’t find better evidence than the last couple of weeks. Four goals in a row were scored for Real Madrid by the Brazilian. He scored twice against Valencia, then the only goal against RB Leipzig, then opened the big win over Celta last weekend.
Injuries are still holding this Madrid team back from being favoured quite as much as they were a couple of years ago in the Champions League, but with Vinicius in this form, there’s no telling how far they can go.
