Vinicius Junior contributed significantly in Real Madrid’s 6-1 victory over Monaco during their first Champions League match of the season since Xabi Alonso’s dismissal. He scored a goal and assisted two others, showcasing his skill alongside Kylian Mbappe, who also scored in the match.
Despite the convincing result, questions linger about the team’s strategy under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa. They now look forward to tougher challenges against teams like Benfica and Villarreal in the coming fixtures.
“Vinícius Júnior with a STUNNING strike 😮💨🔥
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Translation: Vinícius Júnior with a stunning kick. Every goal can be found for free on The Golazo Show.
Despite the win, there remains skepticism about how Arbeloa will integrate all of Madrid’s stars effectively, especially after the separations caused by previous management. Moving forward, they’ll need more consistent performances to regain their standing in both domestic and European competitions.
