Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu in the 17th round of La Liga on Saturday, but the performance failed to fully satisfy the home crowd. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who has not scored since October 4, faced growing pressure as his goal drought extended to 14 gamesβhis longest in five years.
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Coach Xabi Alonso commented when asked about the reaction from supporters.
The 14-game goalless streak is a source of mounting frustration for both Vinicius and Real Madrid fans. Although he has experienced longer droughts beforeβ25 games without a goal between October 2020 and February 2021βthis current run has begun to affect his relationship with the fanbase. During the Sevilla match, Vinicius received audible criticism from the stands upon being substituted.
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This season, Vinicius has scored just 13 goals. His recent social media activity has also drawn attention, as he changed his Instagram profile picture from a Real Madrid jersey to one featuring the Brazilian national team. Despite the win over Sevilla, the pressure on the 22-year-old continues, with fans and pundits questioning when he will rediscover his scoring form.
Alonso maintained his stance of respecting the fansβ reactions while emphasizing team unity.
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He added.
The streak highlights a key challenge for Real Madrid as they aim to maintain their lead in La Liga while relying on Vinicius to deliver consistent performances.
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