Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid’s left winger, starts the friendly against Senegal this Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1pm (Brasília time), at the Emirates Stadium, in London. The game is part of the International Friendly Games, preparatory to the 2026 World Cup, with Carlo Ancelotti choosing the Brazilian as a starter alongside Rodrygo and Estêvão. At 25 years old, Vinícius arrives after eight goals for the national team in 2025, looking to repeat the impact of 2023, when he helped in the 4-2 victory over the Africans.
The clash tests Brazil’s tactical evolution under Ancelotti, with a focus on quick transitions.
- Brazil’s probable lineup in 4-2-3-1: Ederson; Éder Militão, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior; Matheus Cunha.
- Senegal in 4-3-3: Mory Diaw; Antoine Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, Malick Diouf; Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, Illiman Ndiaye; Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson.
Vinícius Júnior’s numbers for the national team in 2025
Vinícius Júnior has eight goals andm ten matches for the Brazilian team this year.
He scored three against South Korea in October and two in qualifiers against Chile and Paraguay.
With five assists, the striker records an average of 1.3 contributions per game, leading the Canarian attack.
Where to watch Brazil x Senegal live
The friendly match will be broadcast on TV Globo on an open network and on SporTV on a closed channel, starting at 12:30 pm.
Globoplay offers online streaming for subscribers, with live narration and tactical analysis.
The CBF website provides real-time statistics, accessible via mobile app.
Best moment in Vinícius Júnior’s career
The 2023/24 season marked Vinícius Júnior’s peak at Real Madrid, with 24 goals and 11 assists in 39 games.
He won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup and the Champions League, scoring the second goal in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
Elected best player in the Champions League, the Brazilian was runner-up for the Ballon d’Or and The Best in December 2024.
For the national team, the high point came in the 2021 Copa América, with runner-up, and in the 2022 World Cup, where he took over the starting lineup.
At Flamengo, in 2017, his debut at the age of 16 and a record transfer for 45 million euros signaled the beginning of his ascension.
This European phase consolidated his speed and dribbling as decisive weapons in knockout matches.
Current performance and numbers for Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior has 15 goals and nine assists in 18 games for Real Madrid in the 2025/26 season.
The figures include four goals in five La Liga matches, averaging 0.8 goals per 90 minutes.
Compared to 2024/25, when he scored 20 goals, his performance increased in efficiency, especially in duels against compact defenses.
- Goals in La Liga 2025: 4 in 5 games.
- In the Champions League: 3 goals in 3 opening matches.
- Total assists: 9, with emphasis on crosses for Mbappé.
The player played 1,200 minutes in the championship, contributing to the leadership of the Merengue team.
Vinícius Júnior’s expected impact on the game
Ancelotti plans to use Vinícius on the wing to exploit one-on-one against the Senegalese defense, led by Koulibaly.
His speed can break lines and create spaces for Cunha, adding unpredictability to the Brazilian attack.
In history, Brazil lost 4-2 in 2023, but analysts predict a goal from Vinícius today, with odds of 1.45 for a Canarian victory.
The player emphasizes African intensityna, predicting quick transitions as the key to triumph.
Recent selection history
Brazil has won four of its last five games, 5-0 against South Korea in October.
Senegal maintains its undefeated streak in qualifiers, beating Mauritania 4-0.
- Brazil’s last five: Victories over Chile (3-0), Paraguay (1-0), Korea (5-0); defeats to Japan (2-3), Bolivia (0-1).
- Senegal: Victories over South Sudan (5-0), Congo (3-2), Mauritania (4-0), Sudan (2-0); draw with Egypt (1-1).
