Vinicius Junior expressed his satisfaction after playing a decisive role in Real Madrid’s 3-0 triumph over RB Salzburg in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Brazilian forward not only found the net but also assisted Fede Valverde’s goal, earning him the man-of-the-match award as the European champions advanced comfortably.
Of Cameroonian descent, Vinicius continues to be a standout performer for Los Blancos on the global stage.
His explosive form has reinforced Madrid’s attacking strength under head coach Xabi Alonso, who is overseeing the team’s campaign in the expanded Club World Cup format.
“I’m delighted with the goal, the assist, and everything we’re doing in this competition,” Vinicius said post-match.
“Now comes the most important part, the part we enjoy the most, where we can win an important title for this club.”
Madrid’s dominant first-half performance laid the foundation for the victory, though Vinicius acknowledged the drop in intensity after the break.
“We’re feeling good, we played very well in the first half. The second half was a bit weaker, but that’s normal. We have to rest for the next game, which is very important in the last 16, and we can’t slip up,” he added.
The forward also spoke about adapting to Alonso’s tactical demands, noting that the team is becoming more comfortable with the new approach.
“The coach is gradually telling us what we have to do, and we’re getting to grips with his style of play. Today was a good game in that respect.”
With this win, Real Madrid move forward with confidence as they eye another Club World Cup title.
The team’s focus now shifts to the knockout stages, where expectations remain high for a squad packed with individual brilliance and collective experience.
