The Spanish newspaper 'Marca' confirmed that Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, winger of Real Madrid, has not yet overcome the disappointment of losing the Ballon d'Or to Manchester City's Rodri on October 28.

The newspaper pointed out that Vinicius has changed a lot since that moment, as he lost his usual sparkle and no longer shows the same joy and skill that Real Madrid fans are used to, which was evident in his recent participation in the 2025 Club World Cup held in the United States.

'Marca' described Vinicius's performance against Saudi Al Hilal as disappointing, especially when compared to his impressive display against Borussia Dortmund on October 22, where he shone brightly. However, his current level reflects a state of frustration and recklessness in dribbling, which has raised concerns among the Merengue fans.

Real Madrid's head coach, Xabi Alonso, emphasized the importance of balance in performance, urging Vinicius to play with more passes, calmness, and effectiveness, along with the necessity of psychological support for the player, as he needs to regain his confidence more than technical guidance at this time.

The newspaper believes that restoring Vinicius to his usual level, which contributed to Real Madrid winning the Champions League twice and his scoring in both finals, is the key to the solution, especially with the presence of Frenchman Kylian Mbappe alongside him, which could help him regain his smile and compete for all titles once again.