Vinícius Júnior is set to return to action for Real Madrid ahead of their La Liga clash with RCD Mallorca on April 5, 2026, after concerns over his fitness were eased as reported by fabrizio romano via their x handle.
Romano reported;
Vinicius Jr, expected to be available for Real Madrid next game vs Mallorca in one week. Brazil staff assessing his conditions but Vini out against Croatia would be only for caution
The Brazilian winger recently missed a training session with the national team following their match against France, raising initial fears of an injury. However, softfootball has reported that medical tests confirmed there is no serious issue, with the discomfort described as minor.
As a result, any potential absence from Brazil’s upcoming friendly against Croatia is expected to be purely precautionary, as both club and country look to carefully manage his workload.
Despite the brief fitness scare, Vinícius continues to play a decisive role in Real Madrid’s season, particularly in Europe. He was instrumental in their Champions League progress, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 first-leg win away in Lisbon before delivering again at the Santiago Bernabéu with a crucial 80th-minute strike in the return leg. His contributions ensured Madrid advanced with a 3–1 aggregate victory over Benfica.
Off the pitch, Vinícius remains at the center of major transfer speculation. Reports indicate that clubs from the Saudi Pro League, including Al-Ahli, are prepared to break records with a €350 million transfer bid and an astonishing €1 billion contract over five years.
Despite this, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is determined to keep the Brazilian star, maintaining his €1 billion release clause and pushing for a contract extension beyond his current 2027 deal.
For his part, Vinícius has made his intentions clear—he wants to remain in Madrid and build a lasting legacy at the club rather than pursue a move driven by financial incentives.
With Real Madrid entering a crucial stage of the season, both domestically and in Europe, Vinícius’ availability is a massive boost. His return not only strengthens the squad ahead of Mallorca but also reinforces Madrid’s ambitions as they continue to compete on multiple fronts.
