Mourinho trusts Vinicius, but everything can change

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Vinicius retains the full confidence of José Mourinho as a Real Madrid player despite the criticism that arose after the 1-0 defeat against Real Betis at La Cartuja. The Brazilian, 26 years old, has just renewed his contract until June 30, 2032, but his performance is once again under scrutiny following the first setback of the season in LaLiga.

The match in Seville left Madrid without scoring despite having several opportunities, including a penalty saved from Kylian Mbappé in injury time. Vinicius also struggled to disrupt regularly against Héctor Bellerín, in a game where the offensive line failed to overcome Álvaro Valles.

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Vinicius maintains José Mourinho's full confidence

Subsequent criticism has placed the focus on the Brazilian. Journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz warned that the relationship between player and coach could be tested during the season if Vinicius fails to raise his performance, although he currently considers the forward an untouchable piece for Mourinho.

The coach's stance, for now, is clear. José Mourinho publicly defended Vinicius' continuity and supported the renewal agreed by the club during the summer. The Portuguese believes the winger should be part of the core of his team.

The backing also comes with a specific trajectory. When Real Madrid announced his new contract on August 6, Vinicius had 375 official matches, 128 goals, and 14 titles since his arrival in Spain in 2018 at 18 years old.

Among those titles are two Champions League trophies and three LaLiga championships. He also scored in the European finals won by Madrid against Liverpool in 2022 and Borussia Dortmund in 2024, two performances that explain the influence he still holds at the club.

Real Madrid expects a reaction after Betis

The defeat against Betis was the first of Mourinho's second stint in charge of Madrid. The team reached the fourth matchday with a perfect record, but Troy Parrott's goal allowed the Seville team to secure a 1-0 victory and halt the white team's winning streak.

Vinicius started alongside Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Güler, but faced difficulties in breaking through Manuel Pellegrini's defensive structure. However, the Brazilian remains a key player under the coach's guidance, and there is currently no sporting decision aimed at reducing his prominence.

The schedule also presents an immediate opportunity to respond. Real Madrid will host Inter Milan on Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 PM, for their Champions League group stage debut, just four days after the setback in Seville.

This match will reveal how Mourinho manages the first defeat and what role he assigns to the winger once again. Vinicius is under contract until 2032 and remains a direct choice of José Mourinho, but his upcoming games will determine whether the criticisms following the Betis match are just a one-off or if the debate on his performance continues in the following LaLiga matches.

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