Vinícius Jr. Leads Real Madrid to 1-0 Victory Over Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey Semifinal, Makes Captaincy Debut
Vinicius served as Real Madrid captain for the first time and led the team to a small victory over Real Sociedad
On February 27, 2025, in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 and won the game. A special highlight of this game was that Vinicius served as Real Madrid captain for the first time and became the leader of the team.
In this game, Vinicius's performance was still eye-catching, and he repeatedly created threats on the offensive end. Although he did not score, his hard work and leadership on the field were obvious. After the game, Vinicius updated his Instagram and shared his excitement about being the captain. He wrote: "I spent unforgettable time with my dream club!!" This sentence is full of gratitude and excitement, revealing his great pride in Real Madrid and his growth as a captain.
**Tony Kroos teased Vinicius**
As a Real Madrid star, Toni Kroos also teased Vinicius's first captain experience through social media after the game. He wrote in the comment: "Now you can talk to the referee." This humorous comment is not only an appreciation of Vinicius's growth, but also reflects Kroos's affirmation of Vinicius's gradual becoming a core player of Real Madrid.
In fact, Vinicius' leadership ability has gradually been recognized by Real Madrid fans and teammates. In the past period of time, he has not only become a key figure in the team's offense, but also began to show more responsibility and maturity on the field. This time as captain is undoubtedly an important affirmation of his personal growth, and it also marks that his position in Real Madrid is becoming more solid.
Real Madrid's prospects in the King's Cup
This 1-0 victory has laid a good foundation for Real Madrid in the King's Cup semi-finals. Although the victory in the game was only a small one-goal victory, considering the tough defense of Real Sociedad, such a result is already a very valuable victory for Real Madrid. In the next second round, Real Madrid is expected to continue to maintain its advantage and move towards the King's Cup final.
In summary, Vinicius's first captaincy is not only a recognition of him personally, but also a symbol of the rise of the younger generation of Real Madrid players. As his influence on and off the field continues to increase, Vinicius will undoubtedly become one of Real Madrid's core figures in the future, and Real Madrid will continue to strive for more honors under his leadership.
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