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Mourinho supports Vinicius Jr. following tough match against Espanyol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mourinho supports Vinicius Jr. following tough match against Espanyol

Summary

Jose Mourinho expressed confidence in Vinicius Jr. after the forward's challenging performance in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Espanyol. Vinicius struggled to find his rhythm and faced hostility from fans, but Mourinho maintains faith in his potential. The manager communicated privately with Vinicius, emphasizing his importance to the team and the need for focus. Mourinho believes the Brazilian will regain form as he adjusts to the season.

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Status Watch

•Vinicius Jr. had a difficult match against Espanyol, receiving a yellow card
•Mourinho publicly defended Vinicius after the match
•The forward is considered vital to Mourinho's plans moving forward
•Real Madrid won the match 2-1, but Vinicius struggled to impact the game
•Mourinho believes consistent playtime will help improve Vinicius' form

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1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho refuses to panic over megastar’s form and delivers private message of support – report

What they're saying

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Vinicius Jr. did not have the ideal start to the new La Liga season, but Jose Mourinho is in no mood to panic.The Brazilian endured a difficult evening during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Espanyol, st...
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