Real Madrid s violent superstar has grown up: only 1 yellow card in 11 games and 3 red cards! Opponents are convinced

"Vinisius has learned new skills", "Marca" on October 21, analyzing Vinicius's changes. In the past, Vinicius was a powder keg that would ignite immediately. However, the Xiong King in the 2025-26 season has a surprisingly calm and stable mentality.

"Marca" used the number of red and yellow cards as an example:

In the 2025-26 season, Vinicius scored 5 goals and 4 assists in 9 La Liga games, and only received 1 yellow card; 0 yellow cards in 2 Champions League games, and only 1 yellow card in 11 games in all competitions.

In the 2024-25 season, Vinicius played 58 times in all competitions, contributed 22 goals and 19 assists, and received 1 red card and 16 yellow cards.

Going forward in the 2023-24 season, Vinicius scored 24 goals and 11 assists in 39 games in all competitions, and received 11 yellow cards.

In the new season, Vinicius has a more stable mentality and gradually reduces his chattering scenes. He no longer lets his bad temper become a time bomb for opponents to exploit as in the past. "Marca" pointed out that Vinicius also produced 3 red cards. Among them, in the 1-0 victory over Getafe, the Brazilian superstar caused his opponent to get red twice:

In the 77th minute, Njom fouled Vinicius and received a red card.

In the 84th minute, San Cristos kicked down Vinicius. Two yellows turned one red and he was sent off. Getafe only had 9 players left.

Vinicius came off the bench and produced 2 red cards, and Getafe completely gave up any hope of equalizing. From this point of view, Vinicius, like Mbappe, is Real Madrid's winning hero.

In the past, opponents liked to provoke Vinicius, but this trick no longer works. On the contrary, Vinicius played as he pleased and his opponents were teased. "Marca" still took Real Madrid's 1-0 Getafe as an example. The red-blooded San Cristos was interviewed and talked about Vinicius's "showing off skills": "Vinicius provoked us? No, Vinicius is showing his talent and skills. The red card is my personal problem."

All opponents were impressed. Vinicius did make a huge change. On the court, Vinicius focuses on expressing himself and serving the team, even if he juggles, he will not offend his opponents. In the 93rd minute against Getafe, Vinicius won praise from the fans by juggling passes. When talented players display their skills, it is never a matter of provocation, but of enjoyment.

According to statistics from "Marca", in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, Vinicius received a total of 27 yellow cards (4 cumulative yellow card suspensions) and 5 game suspensions. This has caused damage to Vinicius's own image and Real Madrid's combat effectiveness. Now, Vinicius has changed a lot. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward still has room for improvement.