Alfredo Relaño: "It is convenient that Vinicius does not play"

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Vinicius continues to capture the spotlight in the latest news of Real Madrid as he is going through one of his most delicate moments at the Merengue team, and Alfredo Relaño has directly questioned his presence in the starting eleven. The journalist believes that the Brazilian, who has 1 goal and 3 assists in 10 matches this season, is currently not delivering the necessary performance to be a starter.

The words were expressed on El Partidazo de COPE, where Relaño was particularly critical of the player's sporting moment. His analysis goes beyond individual numbers: he considers that the collective performance of the team is providing reasons to contemplate a scenario without Vinicius in the lineup.

🗣️ Alfredo Relaño, on Vinicius's performance ❌ "He's not ready to play" 🥇 "He's a player who has gone from being close to the Ballon d'Or to practically it being better if he doesn't play" 📻 #PartidazoCOPE https://t.co/TMn6zgHAqj

— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) October 14, 2026

Alfredo Relaño questions Vinicius' starting position

Alfredo Relaño summed up his assessment with a straightforward statement: «He's not ready to play». He also pointed out the shift experienced by the player compared to previous seasons, after having been close to the Ballon d'Or and now becoming one of the players whose position generates debate.

The season's stats help explain that discussion. Vinicius has played in 10 official matches, totaling 731 minutes, but has only scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists. In LaLiga, he has participated in eight matches, starting seven as a regular. Vinicius himself has broken his silence and addressed his situation.

His sporting situation has further complicated in recent days. Against Villarreal, he began a league match from the bench for the first time this season. He came on in the 52nd minute but ended up being sent off after an incident with Nathan Saliba that was reviewed by VAR.

The Competition Committee ended up sanctioning him with four league matches: two for the action leading to the red card and two for his behavior after the expulsion. The punishment will prevent him from playing against Sevilla, FC Barcelona, Racing de Santander, and Valencia.

Real Madrid finds solutions without Vinicius

The debate raised by Relaño also has a collective aspect. The journalist believes that Real Madrid has experienced moments of greater fluidity when the Brazilian has not been part of the team, a circumstance that intensifies the competition for offensive positions.

The European victory against Roma revived that discussion. Vinicius started, but José Mourinho decided to substitute him during the second half. Following the changes, players like Arda Güler and Endrick played a role in the White team's reaction.

Vinicius himself has publicly admitted that he is not going through his best moment. The 26-year-old forward maintains that he will regain his form and has reiterated his commitment to the club after a season where his numbers fall below his previous campaigns.

Spain, a scenario of an ongoing debate

The sanction now creates a unique scenario in Spain. Vinicius will not be able to play the next four league matches but will be available for the European games, giving Mourinho the opportunity to compare different offensive strategies in the upcoming weeks.

The next test will come precisely in the Champions League. Real Madrid will face their European commitments with Vinicius available while having to compete in LaLiga without him. These matches will determine if the doubts raised by Alfredo Relaño lose strength or if Vinicius' absence solidifies new alternatives in the lineup.

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