Real Madrid star to return to XI for AEK Athens clash
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13-second readReal Madrid manager José Mourinho confirmed that Vinícius Jr. will start against AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to Get Spanish Football News. Vinícius Jr. has been serving a four-match domestic ban and was forced to watch from home as Real Madrid played Racing Santander.
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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho confirmed that Vinícius Jr. will start against AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to Get Spanish Football News. Vinícius Jr. has been serving a four-match domestic ban and was forced to watch from home as Real Madrid played Racing Santander. Mourinho made the confirmation during a media appearance ahead of the Champions League meeting.
Mourinho's statement was direct, as reported by Get Spanish Football News, stating "I can tell you that Viní Jr. will play tomorrow night." This indicates that Vinícius Jr. is expected to return to the starting XI after his ban.
During Vinícius Jr.'s absence, Yan Diomandé has performed well for Real Madrid, according to Get Spanish Football News. The team has not struggled despite his absence, but Vinícius Jr.'s return is anticipated in the upcoming Champions League match.
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A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is set to step back into a starting berth in the club’s next outing. This comes amid confirmation on the part of José Mourinho that Vinícius Jr. has been selected to feature from the off against AEK Athens on Wednesday evening. Winger Vinícius was for his part forced to watch on from home once more this past weekend, as Real Madrid made short work of Racing Santander in a La Liga clash.
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