Vinícius Júnior is going through one of the most difficult stages of his career. The young Brazilian, who arrived at Real Madrid as a star, is not at his best, either at the club or with the national team. Despite his talent and potential, his performance has been more irregular than expected, both with the Real Madrid jersey and Brazil's.
At Real Madrid, Vinícius is still looking for his best version. Although he started in several games and showed glimpses of his usual level, his performance has fallen below expectations.
The numbers are not the best and the pressure to shine increases with each matchday. As for the national team, things are not going so well either. In the 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela, held at the Monumental de Maturín, their situation became clearer than ever.
Vinícius is Desperate
The match between Brazil and Venezuela ended in a draw after Telasco Segovia's goal, which equalized Raphinha's opening goal. Despite Brazil's superiority after the break and forcing a penalty, Vinícius's performance was disappointing.
The most critical moment came when the Real Madrid striker missed the penalty that could have given his team the lead. The shot went wide, deflected to the right of the opposing goalkeeper, Romo, and Vinícius's look of despair was evident.
Frustration was reflected on his face as he felt overwhelmed by a situation that seemed simple but became another chapter in his personal crisis.
The Pressure on Vinícius Júnior
What's happening with Vinícius Júnior is not just a bad streak. The pressure on his shoulders has increased considerably. At 23, the Brazilian is a player who has had to deal with enormous expectations, both at club and national team level.
His talent is undeniable, but soccer is not always fair to young players. Sometimes, opportunities don't translate into goals and assists, and that weighs heavily on him.
Florentino Pérez Takes Matters into His Own Hands
In the face of this situation, Florentino Pérez won't sit back doing nothing. As president of Real Madrid, he is aware of the situation of his young star and is taking measures to help him overcome this hurdle.
Florentino Pérez, who is close to the players, doesn't hesitate to call Vinícius to offer him support in times like this.