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Vinícius faces Bernabéu's plebiscite, Florentino takes note

The Brazilian footballer, subjected to examination at Concha Espina

One of the analyses of the match between Real Madrid and Real Mallorca is provided by Vinícius Jr. The footballer from the white club is at the center of much of the turbulence shaking the Merengue entity during the last days of the 2025 summer transfer window, due to his failed contract renewal. According to information obtained by Defensa Central, the Merengue directors have already made a final decision on the matter.

Apart from that decision made in the Valdebebas offices, Xabi Alonso's players return to Santiago Bernabéu before the September 2025 international break. This first international window of the 25/26 season could serve as a period of reflection on what has happened in recent weeks.

Soccer player kissing the badge on his jersey during a match
Vinícius Jr. celebrating a goal scored during the Club World Cup | Real Madrid

Above all, in communion with Madridism, which once again meets one of its best stars... However, the optimism surrounding the São Gonçalo striker is much weaker than in previous campaigns. The substitution of the "7" verdeamarelo at the Carlos Tartiere seems to be a thing of the past, with the hope that Vinícius will once again be the such a decisive player he has always been.

This is also the true goal of the coaching staff led by Xabi Alonso. Despite the best efforts of the Tolosa manager, the South American striker still can't find his way back to his most dominant form on the field. That's why many are wondering what changes the Basque coach can implement in his tactics.

Great expectation

It also remains to be seen what the reaction of the fans gathered in the stands of Santiago Bernabéu will be... considering everything that has happened in recent months. The contract renewal of the South American striker has become much more entrenched than it seemed, causing an absolute distance between Real Madrid's offer and the demands of the striker's entourage.

Xabi Alonso pointed out in the press conference prior to the match against Real Mallorca that this situation doesn't affect at all the minutes Vinícius will have this season. That's why the Madridist "7" must be ready to receive the scrutiny of the Madridist fan, who is beginning to see that Kylian Mbappé is delivering results before Vinícius.

Soccer player in a white Real Madrid uniform looking to the left in a stadium
Vinícius during a Club World Cup match with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

Apart from that analysis that the Merengue footballer may receive during the match against Real Mallorca, the white club's supporters will renew their unconditional support for the Brazilian player. After all, the majority of Real Madrid fans do not forget that Vinícius has been essential in the club's most recent sporting successes under the presidency of Florentino Pérez.

Amid doubts about his future in Santiago Bernabéu locker room, Real Madrid returns to the stadium located on Concha Espina... Vinícius is once again in the spotlight of the Madridist fan. Part of the future that is now understood as a total unknown could well depend on his performance in that match.

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