Vinícius Júnior plays today? Real Madrid x Real Oviedo in round 36 of LaLiga By Janderson Luiz
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Vinícius Júnior should be the main highlight of Real Madrid against Real Oviedo this Thursday. The Brazilian is going through a good phase this season and appears as a central piece in the Merengue attack. The duel takes place at Santiago Bernabéu for round 36 of LaLiga Espanha.
Real Madrid occupies second place with 77 points. Real Oviedo is in last place with 29 points and has already been relegated. The match starts at 4:30 pm on Brasília.
Vinícius Júnior takes the lead with absences in the attack
The Brazilian striker has 15 goals and leads the team in assists in this LaLiga. Ele should start among the starters alongside Gonzalo García. Álvaro Arbeloa counts on Vini to create danger against the opponent’s defense.
Mbappé remains doubtful due to a muscle problem. Rodrygo, Arda Güler and other names remain out. Isso increases the responsibility over Vinícius Júnior in the offensive sector.
- Thibaut Courtois
- Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio, Fran García
- Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Brahim Díaz, Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo García
- Vinícius Júnior
The lineup maintains a recent base. Courtois returns to goal. The midfield has Camavinga and Tchouaméni to provide balance.
Real Oviedo bets on strong marking to limit Vinícius Júnior
The lantern sets up a compact defensive line. Aarón Escandell stays in goal. Rahim Alhassane, Dani Calvo, David Costas and Nacho Vidal form the defense. The middle has Thiago Fernández, Alejandro Reina, Santi Colombatto and Ismael Chaira. Fede Viñas and Ilyas Chaira attack.
The coach prioritizes containment. The Asturian team suffered a lot in the first round and lost 3-0.
Onde watch live Real Madrid x Real Oviedo
The transmission is carried out by ESPN on closed TV. Disney+ displays the game via streaming. Santiago Bernabéu hosts the clash at Madri.
Vinícius Júnior’s recent Desempenho draws attention
The Brazilian has shown high intensity in recent games. Ele received a lot of fouls and created chances even in defeats. Contra or Barcelona, Vini Jr. had moments of individual brilliance despite the negative result.
Real Madrid looks for a reaction at home in the final stretch. Oviedo tries to avoid a defeat.
Histórico recent and matchup numbers
Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 3-0 in the first round. Vinícius Júnior actively participated in that game. In total, the meringues dominate the record.
Últimos five Real Madrid games: win, lose, win, draw, win. Últimos five Real Oviedo games: loss, draw, loss, win, draw.
Arbitragem and stadium conditions
Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea referees the duel. The VAR has Pérez of Mendiola. Bernabéu’s lawn is in good shape. The weather on Madri should be stable.
Vinícius Júnior seeks shine in the final stretch of LaLiga Espanha
With the title far away, Real Madrid uses the remaining games to value players. Vinícius Júnior aims for good performances to maintain pace. Real Oviedo fights for dignity in farewell to the elite. The game starts at 4:30 pm with broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.
