📹 Xabi Alonso speaks out on Vini Jr. ahead of the derby

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Vini Jr. boasts a streak of 15 games without scoring against the opposing team.

But the moment is one of support for Real Madrid's number 7.

This was highlighted by coach Xabi Alonso in his press conference before this Thursday's (8) classic against Atlético.

The match is part of the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup and will be played on Saudi soil.

Check out what the coach said about the Brazilian below:

Vini hasn't scored since October 4 of last year, when he left his mark twice in the 3-1 win over Villarreal, in La Liga.

There have been only three assists in the aforementioned 15 matches he has played since then.

He has a total of five goals and seven decisive passes in 25 games this season.

Vini scored fourteen goals and secured nine assists in the first 25 matches he played in 2024/2025.

Atleti and Real will face off from 4 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (8) at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The winner will face either Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao in the final on Sunday (11).

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