This season has presented Real Madrid with an unfamiliar dilemma, one that even fans following matches through BD Cricket Live can sense has unsettled the club’s usual balance. New head coach Xabi Alonso has made a decisive choice to build the team around Kylian Mbappe, placing the French superstar at the center of his long-term vision. In doing so, confidence in Vinícius Júnior, once the undisputed attacking reference point, has gradually faded. Before Mbappe’s arrival, Vinícius was widely regarded as irreplaceable, a driving force in both transitions and decisive moments who embodied Madrid’s attacking identity.

The contrast with last season could hardly be sharper. Vinícius enjoyed a career-defining campaign, featuring in 46 matches and averaging more than 33 minutes per appearance. He delivered 23 goals and 21 assists, numbers that underlined his importance as Real Madrid pushed hard for domestic glory. Long before Mbappe entered the picture, Vinícius had already formed a devastating partnership with fellow Brazilian Rodrygo, helping guide the club to both Champions League and league titles. For supporters accustomed to tracking elite performances via BD Cricket Live updates, his influence was impossible to ignore.

Now the mood around him has shifted noticeably. In a recent La Liga home win over Sevilla, Vinícius was substituted earlier than expected, a decision that did not go unnoticed. Fans quickly spotted a subtle change on his social media profile, where his Real Madrid image was replaced with one featuring the Brazilian national team shirt. It was a small gesture, but one that spoke volumes. Television cameras later caught him sitting on the bench visibly frustrated, and after the final whistle he left the pitch without joining the celebrations, a clear sign that dissatisfaction had reached a boiling point.

According to reporters close to the squad, Vinícius has privately sought multiple conversations with Alonso, hoping for greater trust and more consistent minutes, yet his situation has not improved. As opportunities shrink, the winter transfer window looms as a possible escape route. From the perspective of those following the saga through BD Cricket Live, a potential departure valued around 200 million euros may represent the cleanest solution. Such a move could provide Real Madrid with resources to reshape the squad, while allowing Vinícius to rediscover confidence and purpose on a stage where he once again feels truly central to the story.