2025 has been an extremely difficult year for Real Madrid, with zero trophies won across all competitions. They played second-fiddle to Barcelona in all domestic competitions, lost out to Arsenal in the Champions League, and were bested by Paris Saint-Germain at the Club World Cup.
These caused Carlo Ancelotti’s reign to end in June, and he was replaced by Xabi Alonso – whose tenure has started just as disappointingly. This has also led to scrutiny on a number of players, with Vinicius Junior having been the main target in recent weeks.
Despite this, Vinicius is hopeful for a much better 2026, as he sent a message to Real Madrid’s supporters and his teammates when speaking to the media on Tuesday (via Cadena SER).
“This day is more special every year to be able to be with our people. We know that we have to improve, that 2026 has to be better for everyone and especially for Real Madrid. I continue to learn a lot at this club, with these fans and from the people. We know that it has not been a beautiful year for us, that we almost always win almost everything, and we have no doubt that we are going to return because Real Madrid is like that and we know where we are.”
2026 could be Vinicius’ final year at Real Madrid
Vinicius has struggled to recapture is best form throughout 2025, which will be a concern for him and Real Madrid. This has been added to by his uncertain contract situation, with his current deal due to expire in 18 months’ time.
No agreement on an extension has yet been agreed, and if one does not come by next summer, there is every chance that Real Madrid decide to cash in on Vinicius – who is very much wanted by Saudi Arabia.
I’M REAL MADRID FAN BUT I DONT LIKE VINI JR
Why
Which football team have you been supporting for the past 3 years.
Because in those years, you cannot think of real madrid performance and trophies won without vini.
So tell me.
The old and new coach must see him as a good footballer; hence not benching him.
That means you are not a proper Madridista pls
VINI JR OUT
Our match without mbappe is difficult
Don’t watch him play. Interestingly Vini bamboozled opposition previous 2 years that’s why Madrid did well. Right now he’s being sidelined into the trash bin. Obviously Madrid play affected negatively even if Mbappe the great scores goals it doesn’t matter as overall all teams subdued RM across all games . Full concentrate in Mbappe the team suffers and Xabi’s tactics further made players unconformable. Can dominate in fazes but lose control. Sorry system just doesn’t work. Also good advice fof Vini. He must leave now to recover in time for World Cup. He lost his rithym can’t get it under Xabi
You are a great observer. Thank you
Alonso is becoming a big mistake made by the club
How can he start his career by quarreling with players when he hasn’t achieved anything like Mo?
Vi needs to leave for his own sake
Well said
Time for bini go to Saudi Arabia as and then to Miami