Vinicius joins Ronaldo and Benzema with incredible Real Madrid milestone

For a large part of the campaign, the Brazil international has faced flak from the Santiago Bernabeu crowd itself and yet, he continues to defy all the criticism thrown at him.

Notably, Vinicius’ contributions have been spread across competitions, with 15 goals in La Liga, five in the Champions League, and one in the Spanish Super Cup.

While his most prolific campaign remains the 2023-24 season with 24 goals, there are still three more games left for Real Madrid to play.

Arbeloa’s impact

Another factor backing his numbers has been the managerial shift at the club. Since Alvaro Arbeloa took charge, Vinicius’ output has seen a noticeable rise.

Under Arbeloa, the Brazilian has scored 15 goals in just 23 matches, a sharp improvement compared to his record under Xabi Alonso, where he managed six goals in 27 matches.

The difference becomes even clearer when looking at his scoring frequency. Under Alonso, Vinicius averaged one goal every 328 minutes, whereas under Arbeloa, that rate has improved to one goal every 131 minutes.