Highlight of Real Madrid in the current season, forward Vinícius Jr. was decisive again for the Merengues this Saturday, scoring the two goals in the 2-1 victory over Elche, away from home, by Spanish Championship. The Brazilian has the best numbers among the top five leagues in Europe, surpassing compatriots such as Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Firmino, etc.
With the two goals this Saturday, the 20 shirt reached his 9th goal of the season, which places him as the greatest Brazilian top scorer among the main stages of the old continent. In 14 matches disputes, between LaLiga e Champions League, the player also has the highest number of participations in goal, with 12.
???????? Vinícius Júnior among all Brazilians who play in the big leagues this season:
???? 1st in goals (9)
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???? 1st in on target submissions (18)
???? 1st in assists for submission (29)
???? 1st in dribbling (38)
???? 1st in penalties suffered (2)@vinijr pic.twitter.com/Ks8nH2dGxW— Footstats I2A (@Footstats) October 30, 2021
The forward also has a positive balance in submissions on target (18), assists for submissions (29), conceded penalties (2) and dribbles (38), leading all aspects within Real Madrid itself and among Brazilians in Europe.
From outside the call of coach Tite this Friday, Vinícius Jr. received support from several fans through social networks, which questioned the absence of the former player from Flamengo on the list of Brazilian Team. As explained during the conference, the coach chose not to take the striker because of “Anthony and Raphinha’s good performance”.
Virtual leader of the Spanish Championship, Real Madrid needs to root for a stumble by Real Sociedad, which takes the field this Sunday, at 17:00 (GMT) to face Athletic Club, to maintain its position in the lead. The Madrid team returns to the field next Saturday, against Rayo Vallecano, at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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