The Brazilian forward stole the spotlight in Real Madrid’s 3–1 win over Villarreal. With two goals in the second half, Vinícius Júnior reaffirmed his status as a key figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s attack and kept Los Blancos at the top of LaLiga.

Vinícius Takes Over at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid needed a strong response to stay atop the standings and Vinícius Júnior delivered. Just one minute into the second half, the Brazilian opened the scoring after a precise cross from Kylian Mbappé, finishing coolly past the goalkeeper to ignite the Santiago Bernabéu.

Twenty minutes later, Vinícius struck again, this time from the penalty spot. With his trademark composure, he sent Arnau Tenas the wrong way to secure his brace and send the home fans into celebration. His fluid connection with Mbappé and Arda Güler was one of the match’s biggest takeaways.

A Leader on and off the Ball

Beyond the goals, Vinícius was Real Madrid’s creative engine. He completed 63 accurate passes, attempted five shots, and constantly tormented Villarreal’s backline with his speed and skill. The Brazilian’s confidence, vision, and growing maturity showed why he’s among Europe’s elite performers.

With this performance, Vinícius reached five LaLiga goals, standing alongside Mbappé as the team’s top scorer so far this season.

The Context Behind the Win

The 3–1 victory keeps Real Madrid on top of the table with 21 points, while Villarreal drops to third with 16. Mbappé added his name to the scoresheet after a brilliant attacking sequence that dismantled the visiting defense.

Up next, Los Blancos will visit Getafe as they aim to extend their winning streak and continue the lethal partnership between Vinícius and Mbappé.