Brazilian Power Strikes in El Clásico

Football fans around the world turn their eyes to the “Santiago Bernabéu” in Madrid, where the much-anticipated 262nd edition of El Clásico will take place between eternal rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Kick-off is set for 6:15 p.m. in this tenth-round La Liga clash — a match that won’t just decide three points, but could also shape the early race for the league’s top spot in a fiery season.

Ahead of this long-awaited showdown, where both coaches will rely on tactical precision, the spotlight shines on one of Real Madrid’s key attacking pillars — Brazilian international Vinícius Júnior. Once seen as a promising talent, he has quickly become one of the most dangerous forwards in the world: a relentless force that Real Madrid depends on in major encounters.

Vinícius: Numbers Tell the Story of a Complete Star

Since joining Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior has followed a remarkable upward trajectory — not only scoring goals but also proving himself as a playmaker and title-decider in crucial moments

As of 22 October 2025, he has made 334 official appearances across all competitions for the club — a clear sign of his consistency and importance — and has translated those minutes into outstanding statistics

• Total goals: 111 for Real Madrid

• Assists: 87 to his teammates

Together, these figures mean Vinícius has contributed directly to more than 198 goals, cementing his status among the game’s elite attackers

Goal Breakdown

Vinícius Júnior’s goals span every competition Real Madrid competes in, showing his influence on every stage

• La Liga: 66 goals in 215 matches — proof of his steady domestic impact

• UEFA Champions League: 29 goals in 71 appearances, many of them decisive in later rounds

• Copa del Rey: 7 goals in 26 matches

• Spanish Super Cup: 4 goals in 10 matches

• FIFA Club World Cup: 4 goals in 9 matches

• Plus one goal in the Club Continental Cup and two assists in the UEFA Super Cup

Vinícius and the Historic Clásico Hat-Trick

Vinícius Júnior’s stats shine brightest when it comes to El Clásico — a fixture built for stars

Throughout his Real Madrid career, he has notched four hat-tricks. The most memorable came in the 2024 Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on 14 January 2024, when he not only led his team to victory but also made history as

• The first Brazilian in Real Madrid’s history to score a hat-trick against Barcelona

• The first player ever to achieve a hat-trick in El Clásico within the Spanish Super Cup

That achievement gives him immense confidence heading into tonight’s clash at the Bernabéu — and makes him Barcelona’s biggest defensive concern

His first career hat-trick came against Levante on 12 May 2022 in La Liga, followed by one versus Osasuna in the league and another against Braga in the 2024–2025 Champions League

Armed with this record and exceptional individual skill, Vinícius Júnior enters tonight’s El Clásico as one of the main attacking weapons for manager Xabi Alonso

On the other side, Barcelona’s defence — even with its absences — will look to contain his explosive pace and growing threat in big matches, setting up a duel between Brazilian speed and Catalan structure that could define the outcome of El Clásico No. 262