Real Madrid have confirmed that Vinicius Junior suffered a “tear in the femoral biceps” in his left left during Brazil’s defeat to Colombia.
The star forward had got off to a flying start in Brazil’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against Colombia at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez on Thursday, setting up Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal of the game. However, 20 minutes later, Vinicius hobbled off the field with a suspected thigh injury.
Following his substitution, Brazil would notably fall apart – going on to lose the game thanks to a second-half brace from Luis Diaz.
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