On September 25, 2019, a real battle broke out at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Real Madrid football club met Osasuna team in the 6th round of La Liga. The Madrid team, going through hard times at the beginning of the season, were determined to win. The focus was on Vinicius Junior, a young Brazilian striker who, despite being 19 years old, felt the weight of the expectations of the fans and the club’s management. From the first minutes of the match, it became clear that Real was determined. The players actively began to press the opponent, and Vinicius was one of the most active. However, his efforts did not always bear fruit. He often found himself in a fight with Osasuna defenders, but could not find a way to break through to the goal. The criticism against him grew, and each of his misses only added fuel to the fire.
In the 20th minute of the match, Vinicius received the ball on the flank and, showing his speed, rushed towards the opponent’s goal. He went past one defender, then another, but lost his balance at the moment of the shot and the ball flew past. The fans sighed with disappointment, and the player himself, sensing failure, reached up to his face, hiding his emotions. However, Real did not give up. The team continued to attack, creating dangerous moments. Vinicius, despite his misses, did not lose confidence. He tried again and again to get to the penalty area of Osasuna. Every movement he made on the field demonstrated that he was not going to give up. His character and determination began to inspire respect from the spectators.
In the 37th minute of the match, Vinicius, having received a pass from Toni Kroos, rushed into attack again. This time he managed to get past the defender and make an accurate pass to Karavaj, who, being in an advantageous position, shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball hit the crossbar. But this was a turning point for Vinicius. He began to feel that the game was going in his favor. As the second half began, Real continued to press Osasuna. In the 60th minute, after a quick counterattack, Vinicius found himself in the center of the action again. He deceived the defender with a feint and shot at the goal – the ball flew into the bottom corner. The opposing goalkeeper did not have time to react, and the stadium exploded with cries of joy. Vinicius finally scored his first goal this season!
After this moment, the player seemed to be transformed. He became more confident, began to take an active part in the team’s attacks, creating new moments. His speed and dribbling became a real threat to the Osasuna defense. Soon Vinicius gave another assist, which finally strengthened his authority on the field. The game ended with a score of 3:0 in favor of Real. Vinicius was the hero of the match, with his first goal and assist making him the key figure in this victory. After the final whistle, he was surrounded by his teammates, who congratulated him on his successful performance. Vinicius’ eyes shone with delight, and a smile appeared on his face, which he had been waiting for so long. This game was an important stage in the career of the young Brazilian. He realized that he can cope with pressure and expectations, and this will give him confidence in future matches. With each passing day, Vinicius grew as a player and a person, and his journey was just beginning. After the victory over Osasuna, he became a symbol of hope for Real Madrid fans, who believed that he would be the one to bring back the magic that the team had lost in recent seasons.
In the 36th minute, Vinicius receives the ball on the edge of the penalty area. He moves to the center, makes a fake and takes a curling shot into the far corner. The ball, as if obeying his will, flies into the goal, dribbles past the Osasuna goalkeeper and ends up in the net. The score is 1-0. At this moment, the Santiago Bernabeu stadium explodes with applause. Vinicius, full of emotion, runs to the stands, covering his face with his hands. Tears. Real ones. This joy was not only the result of the goal, but also a release from the pressure that had been building on his shoulders since the beginning of the season. Every match was a test for him. Criticism from the media and fans was constant, and now that he finally scored, all the tension disappeared in an instant. He felt the support of the stands, felt the love of the fans hugging him, and this gave him strength.
After the goal, Vinicius continued to play with even more energy. Every dribble, every movement on the field became more confident. It was as if he had found his rhythm and was now ready to create on the field. Real Madrid continued to attack, and his presence became more and more noticeable. The second half began in the same spirit. Vinicius, charged with energy after his success, got down to business again. He actively joined the attacks, creating chances for his teammates. The desire to score more was visible on his faces, and he was not going to stop there. In the 58th minute, Vinicius was in the center of the action again. He received the ball on the left flank and, using his speed, went past the defender.
It seemed that he could score again, but at that moment he noticed how Karavah, in an ideal position, was waiting for the pass. Vinicius, pausing, gave an accurate pass, and Karavah immediately shot at the goal. The ball flew into the corner – 2:0! Vinicius ran to the stands again, and this time his joy was shared with the team. At the end of the match, Vinicius became the hero of the evening. The fans did not stop applauding, chanting his name. His first goal and assist made him the center of attention, and he finally felt that he was part of this great team. At that moment, looking at the stands, he was overcome with pride and happiness. This was not just a match – this was his personal victory. After the game, journalists from different channels tried to interview him.
Vinicius, still full of emotions, answered questions, trying to convey his joy and gratitude to the team for their support. He talked about how important it was to score this goal and how he hoped that this would be the beginning of a new story in his career. The next day, the sports news discussed not only the result of the match, but also Vinicius’ performance. The comments were full of admiration: “This young talent has finally blossomed” and “We are seeing him becoming a real star.” He had great players behind him who had also gone through difficult times, but Vinicius knew he was on the right path. This game was an important step in his career. He realized that he could handle the pressure and expectations, and this would give him confidence in future matches. Vinicius was paving his way to glory, and every step he took on the pitch was a reminder that he was not just a player, but a man with a dream – a dream to become one of the best in the world.
After the goal, Vinicius continued to act aggressively: dribbling, pressing, bold shifts to the center. He was not always accurate, but he was useful. He pulled the flank, created chances, stretched the Osasuna defense. His confidence grew with each passing minute, and he understood that now he had an important responsibility – to lead the team to victory. Vinicius used his speed and technique to constantly be the center of attention. He dribbled past the defenders, making them nervous. Each of his dribbles caused delight in the stands, and the fans began to believe in him more and more. Each successful attack became an additional incentive for him, and he was not going to stop. In the 70th minute of the match, Vinicius demonstrated his skills again. Having received the ball on the left flank, he went around the defender and, moving to the center, struck – the ball went past the post.
In between attacks, he actively interacted with his teammates. Vinicius often looked for opportunities to pass, creating additional chances for his teammates. His understanding of the game improved with each match, and he began to realize that he could be not only a performer, but also a creator of chances. In the 75th minute, Vinicius made an impressive run, beating two defenders at once. He passed to Benzema, who found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. This moment became the culmination of the game, and Benzema, without thinking, shot – the ball flew into the net, and the score became 3:0. Vinicius ran to the stands again, and this time his joy was shared with the team. After this goal, Vinicius felt that his role in the team had become even more important.
