Alarm in Madrid: Vinícius Júnior absent from Real training
The Brazilian was the main absence from the last training session before the game against Villarreal
Alarm bells are ringing at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinícius Júnior was absent from Real Madrid ‘s final training session ahead of the game against Villarreal .
The Brazilian finished the game against Atlético , in the UEFA Champions League , with discomfort and is doubtful for the game at La Cerámica.
Vini made a gesture to Ancelotti when he was substituted at the Metropolitano that suggested the substitution could also be for physical reasons, something that is gaining traction with his absence in the last session before the return to LaLiga .
For now, there is no medical report and his presence in the match against Villarreal is not ruled out, but Real Madrid should continue with the zero-risk policy, especially now that we are entering the decisive phase of the season. It remains to be seen what will happen regarding the call-up for the Brazilian national team, which has games against Colombia and Argentina ahead , in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup .
The rest of the squad, apart from those with long-term injuries, trained without any major problems. Mbappé was present in training from the start, but the Frenchman’s left foot had to be examined for a few moments by physiotherapists and club doctors.
