After a disappointing 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid Derby, Real Madrid bounced back with a 2-0 win over Las Palmas thanks in large part to the return of Vinicius Junior from injury.

The Brazilian’s breakthrough performance against La s Palamas solidified his status as a team leader for Real Madrid.

According to Transfermarkt, the 23-year-old made his Real Madrid debut on September 29, 2018, in a scoreless draw with Atletico Madrid. He played under manager Julen Lopetegui.

Vinicius has developed into a top-tier winger since then. He replaced Cristiano Ronaldo, the team’s all-time leading scorer, who left the club in 2018. In 2022, with his assistance, the club won the Champions League again.