Vinícius Jr. was one of the Real Madrid players who had the opportunity to lead the team to the Champions League Quarterfinals, but the Brazilian missed a penalty that would have kept the score tied 2-2 on aggregate.

The Penalty Missed by Vinícius Jr. with Real Madrid

The foul was committed by Kylian Mbappé, but "Vini" missed the penalty in the 70th minute, continuing his struggle to score in derbies against Atlético Madrid.

Vinícius Junior’s Redemption in the Madrid Derby

Despite his growing importance at Real Madrid, Vinícius Junior has struggled in the Madrid derby against Atlético Madrid. In 17 appearances, he has only scored once and provided four assists, with his most recent encounter at the Metropolitano Stadium leaving him without a goal. His record is far from impressive, and he’s determined to change that in this season's upcoming clash.

Challenging Experiences in the Madrid Derby

Vinícius has had mixed memories in these fixtures, including incidents of racism and hostile gestures directed at him, notably a doll hanging with his jersey before a derby and hateful chants at the Metropolitano. His goal tally is low, with his only goal coming in a Copa del Rey match at the Santiago Bernabéu during extra time.

Struggling for Impact Against Atlético

Vinícius has faced his toughest opponent in Atlético, with his numbers well below those of other rivals like Barcelona, where he’s netted seven goals. His performance in the derby has been underwhelming, with 1,220 minutes played and an average of just 0.07 goals per game.