Mourinho says Vinicius Junior must work harder as Real Madrid consider RB Leipzig start

Published on: 17 October 2026
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says Vinicius Junior needs to work harder, while indicating the forward could start against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

Mourinho also said: “If I were Vinicius Junior, I would leave Real Madrid.”

Vinicius Junior has played 10 matches in all competitions this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

Real Madrid will face Sevilla in La Liga on 18 October before meeting RB Leipzig in the Champions League on 21 October.

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