FootballSep 16, 2025, 11:58 PM
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Vinícius Not Included in Real Madrid’s Starting Lineup for Champions League Kickoff 2025/26
The Brazilian starts on the bench.
Real Madrid is gearing up to begin their UEFA Champions League campaign against Marseille, but the lineups have revealed an unexpected change.
Details: Real Madrid’s winger Vinícius Júnior will not start the game. He will be on the substitutes’ bench while the team’s attacking lineup includes Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, and Claudio Echeverri Mastantuono.
Previous reports suggest that Vinícius Júnior is unhappy at the club, feeling that head coach Xabi Alonso isn’t fully appreciating his contributions.
Reminder: The match between Real Madrid and Marseille starts at 21:00 CET. Tensions in Madrid have already escalated, with confrontations between fans and police leading to significant disturbances.
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