Goals will return: Vinicius Jr. promises Real Madrid fans after the victory in Elche

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Vinicius Junior acknowledged his recent struggles in front of goal after Real Madrid’s 3-2 win over Elche and admitted he needs to be more clinical. The Brazilian forward also assured fans that his goals will return.

Real Madrid worked for all three points at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Tuesday, a late goal securing a 3-2 victory. Vinicius was among the scorers but endured a mixed outing, missing several chances during his 68 minutes on the pitch. Vincius shared this story on Instagram.

“The goals will come back. I can’t miss so many. There will be more on Sunday. HALA MADRID,” wrote Vinicius on social media after the match.

The Brazilian’s message came after a performance in which his finish was one of the topics. While he found the net, he also failed to convert a number of opportunities before being substituted.

VINICIUS ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEMS WITH COMPLETION

Vinicius has had a relatively quiet start to the 2026-27 campaign by his usual standards. According to the context provided, he has recorded one goal and three assists in his first seven appearances in various competitions.

His match against Elche highlighted both sides of his game. The 26-year-old remained involved in Real Madrid’s attack and scored, but his inability to convert more chances frustrated him.

For a player who remains an important attacking option for Real Madrid, improving his effectiveness in front of goal will be an obvious area of ​​focus in the coming matches.

VINICIUS THREATS MOURINO

Vinicius is also adapting to a new managerial setup at Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho set to take over in August 2026. The Portuguese have backed the Brazilian despite his slow start to the season.

Mourinho said the best version of Vinicius will come when he starts scoring goals, underscoring the importance of ending the striker’s current challenge.

Vinicius will have a quick chance to respond when Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Sunday, September 20. Mourinho’s side will travel to the Metropolitano for the game, with Vinicius looking to build on his goal against Elche and improve his finishing.

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Issued by:

Debodinna Chakraborty

Published on:

16 Sep 2026 10:30 AM IST