Vinícius Jr.: 0 Goals & 0 Assists in Last 10 Games Across All Competitions – Worst Performance Since Joining Real Madrid

In the concluded La Liga Round 13, Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Elche. Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr. came on as a substitute for 33 minutes in this match but still failed to end his goal drought.

According to statistics, after this game, Vinícius Jr. has not contributed any goals or assists in his last 10 games across all competitions (7 for Real Madrid + 3 for Brazil national team), marking his worst performance and statistical run since joining the Blancos in 2019.

Against Elche, Vinícius Jr. did not start. Coach Xabi Alonso opted to field Rodrygo in the starting lineup, possibly a rotation decision ahead of next week’s Champions League game.

However, regardless of the reason, the footage of the Brazilian forward on the bench became the focus—"he slouched on the bench with a gloomy expression," proving that “even being assigned the role of super sub still makes him uncomfortable.”

Combined with incidents such as being substituted in the Clásico and rested in the Champions League, this substitute arrangement will only widen the rift between Vinícius Jr. and Xabi Alonso.

But this is not just a conflict between Xabi and Vinícius Jr. While many Madridistas are unhappy with some of Vinícius Jr.’s attitudes, there are more voices supporting him than a year ago.

In addition, despite Rodrygo’s nine-month goal drought, he still started in crucial title races. However, his slow tempo, lack of energy and even indifferent attitude are dragging the team down. Alonso may be losing control of the dressing room. The coach "has never gained full acceptance in key areas," and his decisions are creating rifts with key players.