Why Fabrizio Romano made an appreciation post for Vinícius Jr despite Madrid’s Super Cup defeat?

Real Madrid may have ended the Spanish Super Cup on the losing side, but Vinícius Jr still managed to steal the spotlight — and earn praise from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Following Madrid’s narrow 3–2 defeat to Barcelona, Romano shared an appreciation post highlighting Vinícius’ performance, underlining why the Brazilian remains one of the most decisive players in world football despite the result.

On a night when Barcelona eventually lifted the trophy, Vinícius Jr was arguably Real Madrid’s most dangerous attacking outlet. Constantly driving at Barcelona’s defence, the 23-year-old winger caused problems with his pace, close control and direct running. He repeatedly isolated defenders in one-on-one situations, forcing Barcelona to double up on him and disrupting their defensive structure throughout the match.

Vinícius also got on the scoresheet, producing a moment of quality that kept Madrid alive in the contest. His movement, confidence on the ball and willingness to take responsibility in big moments stood out, especially during phases when Madrid were chasing the game. Statistically, he impressed as well, registering high shot accuracy and remaining a constant goal threat whenever Madrid advanced into the final third.