Much of the story behind Real Madrid’s improvement this season under Xabi Alonso has been attributed to their solid defense and the exceptional performance of Kylian Mbappe, but on Tuesday, Vinicius Junior reminded everyone of his capability to produce magic with a striking performance in their 4-1 victory against the newly promoted Levante. This match was one that was anticipated to conclude positively for Real Madrid, and they achieved an impressive success without any distractions regarding their upcoming Madrid derby.

Vini Jr. scored the opening goal with a remarkable trivela finish that left the defenders stunned, showcasing what he is capable of while wearing a Real Madrid jersey.

VINI JR. WITH A TRIVELA GOAL 😱 pic.twitter.com/nPn72G8PBj

Recently benched for two out of six previous matches and goalless in three consecutive outings prior to this match, doubts had surfaced regarding Vini Jr.’s value. Nevertheless, in Champions League matches, he made significant contributions, like drawing a penalty against Marseille that Mbappe successfully converted. Starting against Levante, Vini Jr. took charge of the offense.

Later in the half, he assisted Franco Mastantuono, who scored and became the third youngest goal scorer in Real Madrid’s history. Mbappe contributed two goals in the second half, further solidifying the win for Los Blancos. Their performance thus far showcases their potential as they strive for victories while yet reaching their highest form in this season.

Looking ahead, the schedule against teams like Atletico Madrid, Kairat Almaty, and Villarreal presents a challenge for managing player rotation, which is vital. With injuries impacting Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal potentially missing key matches, Alonso’s choices will determine how successfully they can maintain their form and quest for victories.