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Vinicius Junior plays key role in Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:13 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Vinicius Junior plays key role in Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad

Summary

Vinicius Junior faced the Santiago Bernabéu crowd again on August 26, contributing significantly during a match against Real Sociedad. After a shaky start that included misplaced passes and missed dribbles leading to initial whistles from fans, he assisted Kylian Mbappé for a goal and later scored another himself, bringing the score to 4-1. José Mourinho later substituted Vinicius, who received applause from the crowd, indicating a shift in sentiment towards him. The match is currently ongoing, and Real Madrid aims to secure a strong result as it progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Vinicius Junior faced boos before earning applause from fans
•He assisted for Mbappé's goal and scored himself
•Real Madrid leads with a score of 4-1 during the match
•José Mourinho celebrated with Vinicius after the goal
•The match against Real Sociedad is ongoing

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9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Vinicius Junior, from boos to applause at the Bernabéu

What they're saying

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It was the night of Vinicius Junior’s reunion with the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, and it had everything.After a summer filled with rumors about the Brazilian’s departure, the Rio native ended up re...
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