Vinícius Junior continues to be the standout figure in Real Madrid's current affairs. After his outstanding performance in the victory against Manchester City (2-3), where he was named the best player, the Brazilian faces one of his favorite rivals in the LaLiga match: Osasuna. With eight goals in 11 matches against the red-and-blacks, Vini has shown his ability to shine in these encounters, a goal-scoring average that positions him as one of the key players in Madrid's attack.

The Brazilian has increased his goal tally against Osasuna in the last two encounters. In the first round of this season, he scored a spectacular hat-trick in the 4-0 victory at Santiago Bernabéu. Additionally, in the most recent match at El Sadar, Vinícius scored two goals, bringing his total to five goals in the last two meetings, making him one of the most decisive players against Vicente Moreno's team.

With these eight goals against Osasuna, Vinícius Junior is now the second-highest historical goal scorer for Real Madrid against this rival, tied with Mexican Hugo Sánchez, and just four goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored 12 goals in 12 games. This excellent goal-scoring streak reflects the level of his play and solidifies him as an indispensable player for Real Madrid.

Vinícius Jr. amidst market rumors

While Vinícius continues to shine on the field, his name has been linked to the rumored interest of Saudi Arabia in signing him, sparking speculation about his future. However, the player has denied these rumors, stating that he knows nothing about the offer and has not had conversations with the Saudi club. Furthermore, the Brazilian made it clear that he wishes to stay at Real Madrid, with whom he has a contract until 2027, and expressed his intention to extend his long-term deal.

The forward has openly spoken about his negotiations with the club to extend his contract, emphasizing the affection he receives from the fans, coaching staff, and president. Despite the rumors, Vinícius remains focused on his future in LaLiga, where Real Madrid will defend its lead in the upcoming matches, with the Brazilian being crucial in the pursuit of further success.