José Mourinho publicly praised Vinicius Junior after Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The Portuguese coach, known for his precise technical assessments, highlighted the evolution of the Brazilian player. Mourinho specifically emphasized the improvement of Vinicius Junior in his play without the ball, an aspect that has been worked on and developed in his game. The coach's praise reinforces the international recognition of the growing technical and tactical maturity of the young Brazilian striker.
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Mourinho raptured by Vinicius: Better than ever
Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo13 September 2026 at 13:40
Why this matters
For Portuguese and Brazilian readers interested in football, this analysis from Mourinho - one of the most respected coaches in the world - serves as independent validation of Vinicius Junior's quality, reinforcing his status as one of the best players in the world and offering a tactical perspective on what has made the Brazilian even more complete.
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