Vinicius Strengthens His Position Within Real Madrid Despite El Clasico Defeat

The Spanish newspaper "AS" confirmed that Brazilian Vinicius Junior continued to demonstrate his full commitment to Real Madrid despite the criticism he faced following the El Clasico match against Barcelona.

The newspaper pointed out that Vinicius did not deliver his best performances at Camp Nou, but he consistently showed his desire to participate and fight on the field, emphasizing that the player does not disappear in matches and continues to give his all regardless of the surrounding circumstances.

On the other hand, the report highlighted Kylian Mbappe's absence from the Clasico, as he had not fully recovered, along with the controversy sparked by his trip to Cagliari before he was excluded from the match squad at the last moment.

The same source added that the photo Mbappe posted on social media while watching the match, along with the message "Hala Madrid," was not widely accepted, given his absence from the game.

The newspaper explained that Vinicius has strengthened his position within Real Madrid's future project, especially with the locker room's confidence in him and Florentino Perez's support for renewing his contract.

The report confirmed that if Dani Carvajal departs, Vinicius will become the team's second captain after Federico Valverde, having worn the captain's armband during the last El Clasico match.