The Brazilian was sidelined against Rayo and Sevilla due to pain in his left knee
Vinicius Jr. has shown steady improvement with the discomfort in his left knee, and every sign points to him being available for Real Madrid at the end of the competition, when the team faces Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Vinicius, injury update: what is the problem, how long might he be out, and which matches could he miss for Real Madrid?
The Brazilian forward had not taken the field since his red card was wiped out following a stoppage in Mestalla three days earlier, with the knee issue stopping him from playing against Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla.
For the rayistas, the Real Madrid star received strong support from the crowd after the racist abuse he endured days earlier, but the question remains whether he can finish the year in action and in front of his supporters.
Encouraging news has arrived. Vinicius is progressing well with his knee complaints and could feature in the upcoming clash against the lions if his training continues on track.
If the remaining training sessions this week go as hoped, the forward could be on the field at the Bernabéu next Sunday at five thirty in the afternoon.
Real Madrid continues to assess his readiness as the season moves toward decisive fixtures, balancing recovery protocols with the need to maintain match fitness for a forward who plays a central role in the team’s attacking system.
As the squad plans for the next rounds of La Liga and potential cup commitments, the faith placed in Vinicius’s return remains high among coaching staff and teammates, who recognize his influence in key moments and his ability to stretch defenses with pace and creativity.
The club’s medical team is monitoring the knee with careful exercises and progressive load management, aiming to restore full stability without risking a reappearance of the issue. The timeline remains contingent on symptom evolution and response to treatment, but optimism continues to grow as training progress is recorded and feedback from the players becomes more positive.