Feed MRSS-S vinicius_jose_paixao_de_oliveira_junior_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Thu, 07 May 2026 18:11:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-05-07/real-madrid-in-crisis-as-fresh-tchouamenivalverde-clash-leaves-valverde-in-hospital.html Thu, 07 May 2026 18:11:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-05-07/real-madrid-in-crisis-as-fresh-tchouamenivalverde-clash-leaves-valverde-in-hospital.html David Álvarez The renewed clash adds pressure to a fractured squad as the soccer club prepares a ‘small revolution’ for next season The renewed clash adds pressure to a fractured squad as the soccer club prepares a ‘small revolution’ for next season Real Madrid Florentino Pérez Xabi Alonso Álvaro Arbeloa Kylian Mbappé Vinícius Júnior Dani Carvajal FC Barcelona Denis Doyle (Getty Images) Tchouameni Valverde Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde of Real Madrid on April 10, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde of Real Madrid on April 10, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. <p>Real Madrid midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni trained together again on Thursday morning in Valdebebas, a day after their altercation in Wednesday’s session. The fallout from their fierce confrontation the day before still hung in the air, and the dispute flared again in the dressing room, ending with Valverde on his way to the hospital after slipping in the scuffle and hitting his head on the central table. In line with protocol, he was taken to a medical center for tests and discharged shortly afterward.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-05-07/real-madrid-in-crisis-as-fresh-tchouamenivalverde-clash-leaves-valverde-in-hospital.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/eps/2025-05-18/rodri-soccers-most-anticipated-return.html Sun, 18 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/eps/2025-05-18/rodri-soccers-most-anticipated-return.html Borja Hermoso Villaverde In September 2024, a serious knee injury halted the career of Rodrigo Hernández, a key player for both the Spanish national team and Manchester City. One month later, he received the Ballon d’Or. Now, Rodri is back. We visited him in Manchester In September 2024, a serious knee injury halted the career of Rodrigo Hernández, a key player for both the Spanish national team and Manchester City. One month later, he received the Ballon d’Or. Now, Rodri is back. We visited him in Manchester Rodrigo Hernández Manchester City Josep Guardiola Xavi Hernández Villarreal CF Atlético de Madrid Luis de la Fuente Arsenal Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo Lamine Yamal Real Madrid Vinícius Júnior Florentino Pérez Manuel Vázquez (EL PAÍS) RODRI Rodri, at Manchester City's training ground. The player suffered a serious knee injury on September 22, 2024, and has been out for seven months. ©Manuel Vázquez Rodri, at Manchester City's training ground. The player suffered a serious knee injury on September 22, 2024, and has been out for seven months. ©Manuel Vázquez <p>Rodri is on the training pitch, and that is one of the most resounding headlines that can be published right now on planet soccer. Although an even more powerful one would be: “The best player in the world is back, soccer is celebrating.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/eps/2025-05-18/rodri-soccers-most-anticipated-return.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-14/spanish-league-to-report-lamentable-racist-chants-aimed-at-vinicius-he-calls-for-punishment.html Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:48:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-14/spanish-league-to-report-lamentable-racist-chants-aimed-at-vinicius-he-calls-for-punishment.html AP Associated Press The Brazil international wants punishment for those involved. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed Atletico fans jumping and chanting ‘Vinícius chimpanzee’ before the team played Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League The Brazil international wants punishment for those involved. Vinícius retweeted a video that showed Atletico fans jumping and chanting ‘Vinícius chimpanzee’ before the team played Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League Vinícius Júnior Atlético Madrid Real Madrid Inter Milan Jose Breton (AP) Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/O55pjhD6x7HKqgtAyTuVTHfb6Q4=/arc-anglerfish-eu-central-1-prod-prisa/public/77SQDJ4RXZA7TFFWDJ7KAVOZKA.jpg" width="6843" height="4566" alt="Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the La Liga soccer match between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, March 2, 2024."></img><p>The Spanish league will report what it called<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html"> “lamentable racist chants” </a>aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior before Atletico Madrid’s Champions League game.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-14/spanish-league-to-report-lamentable-racist-chants-aimed-at-vinicius-he-calls-for-punishment.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-10-22/spains-laliga-denounces-racist-incident-against-vinicius-in-seville.html Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:06:26 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-10-22/spains-laliga-denounces-racist-incident-against-vinicius-in-seville.html Rafael Pineda Fajardo The player appreciated the swift reaction from the Spanish club, which identified, threw out and reported the fan who made the monkey gesture, but he is disappointed that another incident happened to him The player appreciated the swift reaction from the Spanish club, which identified, threw out and reported the fan who made the monkey gesture, but he is disappointed that another incident happened to him Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid Spain Racist act at the Sánchez Pizjuán The moment in which the fan makes the racist gesture during the Seville-Madrid match. The moment in which the fan makes the racist gesture during the Seville-Madrid match. <p>It all happened in the 85th minute of the clash between Seville and Madrid. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html" target="_blank">Vinicius Jr.</a>, who had earlier had an altercation with the crowd at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium, got into a tangle with goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland while looking to grab the ball to take a quick corner kick. The Brazilian pushed the goalkeeper and his Seville teammates jumped in to defend him. A scuffle broke out right in front of the north stand of the ground. Objects were thrown onto the pitch at the hottest moment of an already tense match. While Ocampos and Vinicius were squaring up to each other, a fan made a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html" target="_blank">racist gesture</a> as the fracas ensued, which resulted in yellow cards for Vinicius and Ocampos from referee De Burgos Bengoechea.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-10-22/spains-laliga-denounces-racist-incident-against-vinicius-in-seville.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-08-28/hamstring-injury-sidelines-vinicius-jr-will-miss-brazil-world-cup-qualifiers.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:52:09 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-08-28/hamstring-injury-sidelines-vinicius-jr-will-miss-brazil-world-cup-qualifiers.html AP Associated Press Vinícius fell and clutched his thigh on Friday early in the 1-0 victory at Celta de Vigo in the Spanish league Vinícius fell and clutched his thigh on Friday early in the 1-0 victory at Celta de Vigo in the Spanish league Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid Celta de Vigo Éder Militao Thibaut Courtois Lavandeira (EFE) Celta de Vigo - Real Madrid Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, after being injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, after being injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/vinicius-jose-paixao-de-oliveira-junior/" target="_blank"> Vinícius Júnior</a> has a right hamstring injury which could sideline him for about a month, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/real-madrid/" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a> said on Monday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-08-28/hamstring-injury-sidelines-vinicius-jr-will-miss-brazil-world-cup-qualifiers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-06-22/kiddy-smile-dance-is-the-basis-of-everything-it-should-be-learned-from-kindergarten.html Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:04:54 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-06-22/kiddy-smile-dance-is-the-basis-of-everything-it-should-be-learned-from-kindergarten.html Marc Bassets The voguing star talks about his childhood, racism, homophobia, and the political message of dance The voguing star talks about his childhood, racism, homophobia, and the political message of dance París Madrid Vinícius Júnior Barcelona Valencia Real Madrid DJ_Paris The DJ known as Kiddy Smile, in Paris. The DJ known as Kiddy Smile, in Paris. <p>Kiddy Smile is a dancer, DJ, and designer. He is also a famous for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-06-23/how-beyonce-resurrected-house-music.html">voguing, a dance created by drag queens and trans women</a> from racial minorities in New York in the early 1980s. The dance style imitates the poses of the models in fashion magazines and martial arts moves to disco or house music. Son of Cameroonian immigrants, Kiddy Smile grew up in a slum near Paris, and today he has a home in that city and another in Barcelona. On June 24, he is taking his show to the Canal Street musical cycle, at the Teatros del Canal in Madrid, on the eve of the city’s Pride festival.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-06-22/kiddy-smile-dance-is-the-basis-of-everything-it-should-be-learned-from-kindergarten.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-06-18/soccer-project-tracking-social-media-abuse-identifies-300-people-from-world-cup-posts.html Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:28:24 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-06-18/soccer-project-tracking-social-media-abuse-identifies-300-people-from-world-cup-posts.html AP Associated Press About 20 million posts and comments were scanned and more than 19,000 were flagged as abusive About 20 million posts and comments were scanned and more than 19,000 were flagged as abusive Vinícius Júnior Joan Monfort (AP) Brasile vs Guinea - Gara amichevole Brazil's Vinicius Junior reacts during an international friendly soccer match between Brazil and Guinea at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 17, 2023. Brazil's Vinicius Junior reacts during an international friendly soccer match between Brazil and Guinea at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 17, 2023. <p>A project using artificial intelligence to track social media abuse aimed at players at the 2022 World Cup identified more than 300 people whose details are being given to law enforcement, FIFA said Sunday.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-06-18/soccer-project-tracking-social-media-abuse-identifies-300-people-from-world-cup-posts.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-27/disgusted-by-racism-targeting-soccers-vinicius-his-brazilian-hometown-rallies-to-defend-him.html Sat, 27 May 2023 16:46:02 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-27/disgusted-by-racism-targeting-soccers-vinicius-his-brazilian-hometown-rallies-to-defend-him.html AP Associated Press The racist chants of ‘monkey!’ at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro The racist chants of ‘monkey!’ at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro Vinícius Júnior Silvia Izquierdo (AP) vinícius People hold a banner with a message that reads in Portuguese; "It isn't football, it is racism" during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 25, 2023. People hold a banner with a message that reads in Portuguese; "It isn't football, it is racism" during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 25, 2023. <p>The chants of “monkey!” at the Spanish soccer stadium echoed across the Atlantic, reaching the ears of people on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. That’s where Vinícius Júnior, who is Black, grew up and launched his soccer career. Now, despite his global fame and millions, he was <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html" target="_blank">again the target of crude European racism</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-27/disgusted-by-racism-targeting-soccers-vinicius-his-brazilian-hometown-rallies-to-defend-him.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-25/four-people-accused-of-hanging-vinicius-junior-effigy-released-from-custody.html Thu, 25 May 2023 22:39:38 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-25/four-people-accused-of-hanging-vinicius-junior-effigy-released-from-custody.html AP Associated Press They also have a temporary restraining order banning them from getting too close to Madrid’s stadium and training facilities and from any soccer stadium between four hours before and four hours after a Spanish league game They also have a temporary restraining order banning them from getting too close to Madrid’s stadium and training facilities and from any soccer stadium between four hours before and four hours after a Spanish league game Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid Manu Fernandez (AP) Javier Tebas President of Spanish soccer league La Liga, Javier Tebas, speaks during a press conference in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, May 25, 2023. President of Spanish soccer league La Liga, Javier Tebas, speaks during a press conference in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, May 25, 2023. <p>Four people accused of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior off a highway bridge were released from custody Thursday while still under investigation for perpetrating a hate crime.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-25/four-people-accused-of-hanging-vinicius-junior-effigy-released-from-custody.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-25/zero-tolerance-against-racism-in-brazilian-football-points-deductions-and-stadium-closures.html Thu, 25 May 2023 11:25:29 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-25/zero-tolerance-against-racism-in-brazilian-football-points-deductions-and-stadium-closures.html Luis Miguel Hinojal A new protocol sees tougher punishments for racism in soccer grounds, including points deductions, as debate rages in Spain over abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius A new protocol sees tougher punishments for racism in soccer grounds, including points deductions, as debate rages in Spain over abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid Anadolu Agency (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Zero tolerance against racism in Brazilian football: points deductions and stadium closures A group of demonstrators protest outside the Spanish Consulate in São Paulo (Brazil) over insults towards Vinicius. A group of demonstrators protest outside the Spanish Consulate in São Paulo (Brazil) over insults towards Vinicius. <p>Even <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-12-29/pele-the-king-of-football-dies-at-82.html" target="_blank">the great Pelé</a> had to endure the toxic scourge of racism from the time he was a teenager and starting out at Santos. Before he became a global icon, he was derogatorily nicknamed “Gasoline” because of the color of his skin. “If they had stopped every game where someone called me a ‘macaco [monkey],’ they would’ve had to stop every game I played,” he used to say. At the turn of the 20th century, soccer in Brazil was a fledgling elitist practice, forbidden to Black people. It would be some time before “the people suddenly realized that soccer should be for all colors, a classless soccer, all mixed, very Brazilian,” in the words of the distinguished journalist Mario Filho, whose 1947 book, <i>The Black Man in Brazilian Soccer</i>, was a classic of national literature.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-25/zero-tolerance-against-racism-in-brazilian-football-points-deductions-and-stadium-closures.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/seven-people-arrested-in-spain-linked-to-racial-abuse-cases-against-vinicius-junior.html Tue, 23 May 2023 13:46:03 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/seven-people-arrested-in-spain-linked-to-racial-abuse-cases-against-vinicius-junior.html AP Associated Press Three have been arrested in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinícius in a Spanish league match on Sunday, and four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January Three have been arrested in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinícius in a Spanish league match on Sunday, and four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid Spain PABLO MORANO (REUTERS) LaLiga - Valencia vs Real Madrid Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior gestures towards a fan as Valencia's Jose Gaya and Cenk Ozkacar attempt to restrain him on May 21, 2023. Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior gestures towards a fan as Valencia's Jose Gaya and Cenk Ozkacar attempt to restrain him on May 21, 2023. <p>Seven people accused of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html" target="_blank">racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior</a> have been arrested in Spain, police said Tuesday. Three were detained in Valencia for alleged abuse against Vinícius in a Spanish league match on Sunday. Four were arrested in Madrid for allegedly hanging an effigy of the player off a highway bridge in January.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/seven-people-arrested-in-spain-linked-to-racial-abuse-cases-against-vinicius-junior.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html Tue, 23 May 2023 10:47:08 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html David Álvarez The Real Madrid forward, who wants racists in soccer stadiums to be identified and punished, has launched a personal crusade against abuse The Real Madrid forward, who wants racists in soccer stadiums to be identified and punished, has launched a personal crusade against abuse Real Madrid Vinícius Júnior Javier Tebas Valencia CF Florentino Pérez Alberto Saiz (AP) Vinícius’ crusade against racism in Spanish soccer Vinicius points to the fan who insulted him, with Valencia's José Gayà attempting to calm him down. Vinicius points to the fan who insulted him, with Valencia's José Gayà attempting to calm him down. <p>There is a particular aspect of frustration for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-18/vinicius-to-face-araujo-again-in-camp-nou-clasico.html" target="_blank">Vinícius Júnior</a> stemming from Sunday night, when the Brazilian forward was sent off during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at Mestalla after suffering <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html" target="_blank">yet another instance of racial abuse</a>. In the 71st minute of the game, with play stopped, Vinícius singled out a fan in the stands who had been calling him a “monkey,” and went over to point him out. “That one, that one,” said the player, while the cameras followed his outstretched arm. Images of Vinícius standing by the hoarding, surrounded by teammates, have been published the world over. But not one of the perpetrator has been released.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-23/vinicius-calls-out-racism-in-laliga-its-not-soccer-its-inhumane.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html Mon, 22 May 2023 15:13:47 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html AP Associated Press The Brazil forward considered leaving the field this weekend after being insulted by fans during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia in the Spanish league The Brazil forward considered leaving the field this weekend after being insulted by fans during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss at Valencia in the Spanish league Real Madrid Spain Valencia Vinícius Júnior MATEO VILLALBA (Getty Images) Valencia CF v Real Madrid CF - LaLiga Santander Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid argues during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on May 21, 2023, in Valencia, Spain. Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid argues during the LaLiga Santander match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on May 21, 2023, in Valencia, Spain. <p>Spanish soccer is again <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2014/05/01/inenglish/1398949209_194743.html">embroiled in a racism debate</a> after yet another case of abuse against<a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-18/vinicius-to-face-araujo-again-in-camp-nou-clasico.html"> Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior</a>, with the president of Spain’s soccer federation acknowledging that the country has a racism problem and the player’s club asking authorities to investigate the latest incident as a hate crime.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-22/after-abuse-against-vinicius-junior-spanish-soccer-acknowledges-it-has-a-racism-problem.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-07/real-madrid-beats-osasuna-to-win-spanish-copa-del-rey-for-first-time-since-2014.html Sun, 07 May 2023 13:34:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-07/real-madrid-beats-osasuna-to-win-spanish-copa-del-rey-for-first-time-since-2014.html AP Associated Press Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after a 2-1 victory in the final Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after a 2-1 victory in the final Real Madrid Osasuna Vinícius Júnior Rodrygo Goes Carlo Ancelotti Alejandro Ruesga (EL PAÍS) Real Madrid beats Osasuna to win Spanish Copa del Rey for first time since 2014 Karim Benzema holds the Copa del Rey aloft in Seville. Karim Benzema holds the Copa del Rey aloft in Seville. <img src="https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/HP5BDV3ZUZFTBLEVBFAOMI754M.jpg" width="2953" height="1763" alt="Karim Benzema holds the Copa del Rey aloft in Seville."></img><p>Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior completed their collection of club trophies for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-04-13/football-fashion-and-funk-laurie-cunningham-the-first-englishman-to-play-for-real-madrid.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid </a>on Saturday after helping win the club its first Copa del Rey in nearly a decade. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-06-04/real-madrids-brutal-streak-in-the-champions-league-statistically-mind-blowing-too.html" target="_blank">Vinícius</a> provided the playmaking and Rodrygo struck two goals in a 2-1 victory over a feisty Osasuna side that fell behind shortly after kickoff but was never out of the final.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-05-07/real-madrid-beats-osasuna-to-win-spanish-copa-del-rey-for-first-time-since-2014.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-18/vinicius-to-face-araujo-again-in-camp-nou-clasico.html Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:49:48 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-18/vinicius-to-face-araujo-again-in-camp-nou-clasico.html AP Associated Press Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is hoping for another strong performance at Camp Nou from his versatile defender Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is hoping for another strong performance at Camp Nou from his versatile defender Vinícius Júnior Karim Benzema Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid FC Barcelona Xavi John Locher (AP) Barça-Madrid Barcelona's Araujo, left, and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 23, 2022. Barcelona's Araujo, left, and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly soccer match in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 23, 2022. <p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/vinicius-jose-paixao-de-oliveira-junior/" target="_blank">Vinícius Júnior </a>will get another shot at trying to get past Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on Sunday in the latest “clasico” that will impact the Spanish league title race. The last time they met just two weeks ago, Araújo got the better of the Real Madrid forward and was key in Barcelona earning a gritty 1-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-03-18/vinicius-to-face-araujo-again-in-camp-nou-clasico.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-21/real-madrid-routs-liverpool-5-2-in-champions-league-stunner-at-anfield.html Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:38:58 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-21/real-madrid-routs-liverpool-5-2-in-champions-league-stunner-at-anfield.html AP Associated Press Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema scored two goals each to stun the hosts and confirm the Spanish giant will take some stopping in its defense of the trophy. Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema scored two goals each to stun the hosts and confirm the Spanish giant will take some stopping in its defense of the trophy. Liverpool Luka Modric Éder Militao Mohamed Salah Thibaut Courtois Carlo Ancelotti Jurgen Klopp Champions League Karim Benzema Liverpool FC Real Madrid Vinícius Júnior PHIL NOBLE (Reuters) Champions League - Round of 16 First Leg - Liverpool v Real Madrid Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their second goal. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their second goal. <p>While <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-02-19/liverpool-and-real-madrid-meet-again-in-the-champions-league.html" target="_blank">both Real Madrid and Liverpool</a> are rightly considered <a href="https://english.elpais.com/news/champions-league/" target="_blank">Champions League</a> royalty, there can only be one king. Down by two goals after 14 minutes at Anfield, defending champion Madrid came back to win 5-2 on Tuesday and take a commanding lead into the second leg of the round of 16 matchup.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-02-21/real-madrid-routs-liverpool-5-2-in-champions-league-stunner-at-anfield.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-20/madrid-rallies-past-villarreal-in-copa-barca-beats-ceuta.html Fri, 20 Jan 2023 01:55:35 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-20/madrid-rallies-past-villarreal-in-copa-barca-beats-ceuta.html AP Associated Press The draw for the last-eight matchups will be on Friday The draw for the last-eight matchups will be on Friday Athletic Atlético Madrid FC Barcelona Real Madrid Robert Lewandowski Vinícius Júnior Manuel Queimadelos (Getty Images) Villarreal CF v Real Madrid CF - Copa Del Rey Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Daniel Ceballos of Real Madrid celebrate after the second goal of his team scored by Eder Militao. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Daniel Ceballos of Real Madrid celebrate after the second goal of his team scored by Eder Militao. <p>Real Madrid appeared on the verge of elimination from the Copa del Rey on Thursday, facing another demoralizing blow just days after losing the Spanish Super Cup final to rival Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2023-01-20/madrid-rallies-past-villarreal-in-copa-barca-beats-ceuta.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-06-04/real-madrids-brutal-streak-in-the-champions-league-statistically-mind-blowing-too.html Sat, 04 Jun 2022 23:34:05 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-06-04/real-madrids-brutal-streak-in-the-champions-league-statistically-mind-blowing-too.html Kiko Llaneras The white team defies probability, winning eight consecutive finals, a 1-in-200 chance, making us question how this impossible triumph is becoming their norm The white team defies probability, winning eight consecutive finals, a 1-in-200 chance, making us question how this impossible triumph is becoming their norm Real Madrid Vinícius Júnior GONZALO FUENTES (Reuters) Champions League Final - Liverpool v Real Madrid Vinicius celebrates his goal in the final against Liverpool on May 28 in Paris. Vinicius celebrates his goal in the final against Liverpool on May 28 in Paris. <p>It’s been 20 years since <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-05-23/real-madrid-we-have-done-for-mbappe-what-we-have-not-done-for-anyone-else.html" target="_blank">Real Madrid played</a> a final without being the favorite, but it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Its winning streak in the Champions League is an extraordinary accomplishment and this seemingly impossible winning sequence leaves those of us who—like me—believe in the power of numbers to explain success, speechless. Since 1998, Real have played and won eight finals, a sequence that simply defies the laws of probability.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2022-06-04/real-madrids-brutal-streak-in-the-champions-league-statistically-mind-blowing-too.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>