Defending champions Real Madrid are struggling in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season. The side won four matches out of seven played so far and stands 16th in the standing. To get direct qualification for the next round, Real Madrid will need a win their final match in the competition and will hope other sides lose their matches. Carlo Ancelotti, under fire after Super Cup loss, will be looking to redeem with a Champions League win. He will once again look to get the best out of his fab four – Kylian Mbappe, Rodrigo, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham. Vinicius Jr Gifts Signed Real Madrid Jersey to DJ Khaled After UEFA Champions League 2023–24 Title Win (Watch Video).

Real Madrid CF, though struggling in the Champions League competition tops the La Liga standings and has a healthy lead in the points table. Carlo Ancelotti will look to put his best side in the final group stage match of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season and rotate later in the league matches. Real Madrid fans are worried about, Vinicius Jr’s availability for the all-important UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match against Brest. Find out below.

Will Vinicius Jr. Play Tonight in the Brest vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Match?

Even though Vinicius Jr didn’t win the Ballon d’Or Trophy, his performances earned him the FIFA Footballer of the Year award. The star performer of Real Madrid’s 2023-24 treble-winning side, Vini was still given a slight edge over new addition superstar Kylian Mbappe. This highlights Vinicius’ importance in Carlo Ancelotti’s plan and how the Brazilian is rated high in the ranks. With a ‘knock-out’ like game ahead, Carlo Ancelotti will put Vinicius Jr in the starting XI. Vinicius Jr Gifts Signed Real Madrid Jersey to DJ Khaled After UEFA Champions League 2023–24 Title Win (Watch Video).

Even though Vini was less effective in the recent matches, his gameplay, pace, and playmaking make him a vital piece in Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics. His chemistry with the rest of the Real Madrid attackers also causes trouble for the opposition.

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