Real Madrid dey go Vallecas dis Sunday, and e be like Vinicius go face one tough opponent: Rayo Vallecano. Dis team always dey give am wahala.
For eight matches wey Vinicius play against Rayo, na only once e score. E happen last May for Bernabéu, and e help am relax small after many years of frustration against dis Madrid suburb team. But, the record still heavy: four yellow cards, no goal for away match, and performances wey no too sweet.
Vallecas Stadium No Sweet Vinicius
Vallecas stadium never favour Vinicius. From the four times wey e don go there, e only win one match, lose one, and draw two. And the worst part be say, e never score any goal for dat stadium. Dis one dey vex am well well.
Dis Sunday, Vinicius go face Andrei Ratiu. Dis Rayo defender don dey defend well against am. According to Gradient Sports, Ratiu be the fastest player for the top five leagues, reaching 34.7 km/h. E dey ahead of Bellanova from Atalanta and Pedro Neto from Chelsea (34.6 km/h). Vinicius (34.4 km/h) and Erling Haaland (34.5 km/h) dey the list too.
Ratiu vs Vinicius: Who Go Win?
The two players know each other well now. For their first matches, Ratiu show say e sabi ball, especially during the 0-0 draw for Bernabéu. Last season, e shine again for Vallecas (3-3) and only lose for Bernabéu, 2-1, with Vinicius scoring that goal.
For Vini, things no dey too smooth now. E relationship with Xabi Alonso don cool down small, but e dey struggle to score. Since e score two goals against Villarreal on October 10, things don change.
The Match Dey Hot!
So, the match go hot! We go see if Vinicius go break e jinx for Vallecas, and if Ratiu go continue to give am headache. Make we dey watch!