Against Leipzig at the Bernabeu, Vinicius Junior did not attempt a single dribble. According to GOAL, he will not wear the Real Madrid shirt again until 4 November in the Champions League because of a four-match ban in La Liga, and he will not reappear domestically until 21 November against Celta Vigo.
Numbers from the Leipzig match
Against Leipzig, Vinicius Junior did not attempt a single dribble all match. He had two shots, both stopped by Leipzig goalkeeper Martin Vandevoort.
Vinicius Junior made a single contribution to Arda Guler's goal that gave Los Blancos a 2-0 lead, and he was substituted in the 70th minute.
What followed the substitution
Ivorian Diomande came on after Vinicius Junior was substituted, set up the third goal for Mbappe and scored the fourth himself.
GOAL reported that Bernabeu fans jeered Vinicius Junior during the Leipzig game and roared for Diomande.
The coach's response
The coach addressed the change, saying: "This substitution is not a change from a dissatisfied coach, but rather a change from a coach who has a strong bench"
On that point, the coach hit back at the fans' jeers: "If he is sad, that is a very personal matter. You may have your own point of view, but I think he is the only one who can honestly tell you what he feels or does not feel"
He added: "I understand his need for everyone's support, and I think he needs it. Jeers when we play away from home motivate us, but when it happens at home, it is painful. As his coach, I am happy with what he has achieved"
Dates for his return
According to GOAL, Vinicius Junior will not wear the Real Madrid shirt again until 4 November in the Champions League because of a four-match ban in La Liga.
According to GOAL, Vinicius Junior will not reappear domestically until 21 November against Celta Vigo.
GOAL reported that Vinicius Junior was the first to head for the dressing room as soon as the final whistle blew.