📹 Xabi Alonso speaks out on Vini Jr. ahead of the derby

Vini Jr. boasts a streak of 15 games without scoring against the opposing team.

But the moment is one of support for Real Madrid's number 7.

This was highlighted by coach Xabi Alonso in his press conference before Thursday's (8) classic against Atlético.

The game is part of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final and will be played on Saudi soil. 

Check out what the coach said about the Brazilian below: 

Vini hasn't scored since October 4th of last year, when he scored twice in the 3-1 win over Villarreal in La Liga.

There were only three assists in the aforementioned 15 subsequent matches he played since then. 

He has five goals and seven decisive passes in 25 games this season.

Vini scored fourteen goals and secured nine assists in the first 25 matches he played last season. 

Atleti and Real will face off starting at 4 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (8).

The game will be played at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

The winner will face either Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao in the final on Sunday (11). 

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