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Vinicius Jr. to return to Real Madrid after Brazil friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Vinicius Jr. to return to Real Madrid after Brazil friendly

Summary

Vinicius Jr. is expected to return to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu after playing for Brazil against India. The forward was subbed off at half-time during the friendly match, where he struggled to make an impact despite Brazil's dominance. His recent performances have raised questions, as he scored only one goal for Real Madrid this season. He is now under pressure to improve his form and establish a connection with teammates, especially Kylian Mbappe, to secure his position in the squad.

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Status Watch

•Vinicius Jr. subbed off at half-time against India in a friendly
•Real Madrid prepares for season restart next weekend
•Vinicius only scored one goal for Real Madrid this season
•Concerns raised over his current form and performance
•Pressure to build chemistry with Kylian Mbappe increases

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-time

What they're saying

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Real Madrid will soon be boosted by the return of one more star player, as the club prepare for the season’s restart next weekend.The team has already had quite a few players back from the internati...
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