Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been under heavy criticism in recent months. Once considered a strong candidate for the Ballon d’Or, his performances have dipped since the second half of last

Kicking off the season with a victory and a goal from Kylian Mbappe, it felt like nothing changed from last season for Real Madrid, but that's where the similarities ended. Xabi Alonso is at the helm in charge of an almost entirely new look backline that held Osasuna to only two shots,

Kylian Mbappé notches a brace and Vinicius Jr. scores a goal in Real Madrid's 3-0 victory against Real Oviedo.