He wasn’t at one hundred percent, and it showed in almost every action he took at home Atalanta. There were hardly any starts, one of the most explosive players in the world was hardly seen taking advantage of his opportunities in the open field. Vinicius It was crucial for Real Madrid to win the match marked in red, a clash that was key to finding out what the future holds for Ancelotti’s side.
Lacking the legs to break down Bergamo’s defence, Madrid’s number 7 used his footballing intelligence, knowing how to delay his position and not control the team’s defensive system Gasperini, helped Bellingham in the game 1-3 Meatball ball that fell to him on the rebound. I put Madrid ahead again with the 13th goal of the season. Last season it had less than six.
The Brazilian surprised with a never-before-seen version of his football against Atalanta
The only one he had, he made a goal. Because this Vinicius He is a reliable scorer. There is nothing left of the player whose curtain came down as he faced the crucial stage.Madrid’s number 7 is on course for 31 goals in 2024 with three games remaining. Lightning, Seville and the final of the intercontinental tournament. They are powerful figures and for his name to appear among the best scorers of the continental football elite. So much so that the Brazilian appears on top.
There is no possible comparison that could last in 2024 to what Vinicius’ goalscoring career has been since September 2018. Atletico Madrid, He played his first minutes in the main team of “Real”. The curve plotted against his goal dynamics shows the improvement that Vinicius has experienced when facing the opponent’s goal.
The data is based on two objectives 2018 and they’ve never seen an increase as pronounced as the plus 12 from last year to this one.With three games to go, he scored four in 2020, 15 in 2022. 20 and closed 2023 with 19.
But it’s not just that the number of goals scored by Vinicius has increased dramatically Champions has been key in the development of units Vinicius throughout 2024 Leipzigtwo to Bavariafrom four to “Borussia” Dortmund. (one in the Wembley final and three in the return this season). Milan and Atalanta They form the map of Madrid’s 7th scorers in European Cup matches in 2024. Nine goals put the Brazilian among the top scorers in Europe.
As the Champions League closes in 2024 on day six of the group stage, Vinicius He shares the calendar year top scorer with three other players; Lewandowski, Kane and Rafinha. 7 is already 9, which even gives a transfer of 10, because like his compatriot from Barcelona. come on He had three assists.
Bellingham, Mbappe and Vinicius score in Bergamo to clear Madrid’s path in Europe
If we count all the tournaments, then 31 goals Vinicius they are an improvement Lewandowski (41), Kane (40), Mbappe (34), Jonathan David and Halland (32 each). None of them are even equal to the 13 assists of No. 7 from Madrid.