Vinicius officially enters the legendary Real Madrid ranks

The goal scored versus Real Oviedo allowed Vinicius to increase his tally to 107 goals, officially overtaking Gareth Bale to move up in Real Madrid’s historic scorers ranking.

Vinicius Junior continues to prove himself as one of Real Madrid’s key pillars by scoring in the match against Real Oviedo, raising his total goals for the Royal Madrid club to 107. This achievement enables the Brazilian player to surpass Gareth Bale, who had netted 106 goals for Los Blancos.

The comparison is even more special since Vinicius and Bale shared a brief period playing together at the Bernabeu. Bale stayed with Real Madrid from 2013 to 2022, contributing many historic moments, notably goals in two Champions League finals. However, persistent injuries and declining form in his later years limited his goal tally growth compared to his brilliant early phase. He ended with 106 goals in 258 appearances.

Unlike his predecessor, Vinicius began his journey at Real in 2018 as a promising young talent from Flamengo. Despite initial doubts about his finishing and consistency, he has grown significantly each season and gradually become an indispensable star in the squad. To date, after 324 matches, Vinicius has scored 107 goals and has been part of many crucial moments for Madrid in La Liga and the Champions League.

The major difference between the two players lies in continuous development. Bale brought important titles to Real Madrid but his career was often interrupted by injuries. Meanwhile, at 25, Vinicius is still on an upward trajectory. He is not only a key spearhead in Xabi Alonso’s attacking setup but also a player who injects explosive energy into every play.

Last year, the World Football Federation (FIFA) awarded Vinicius the title of the World’s Best Player, a milestone confirming the global stature of the Brazilian forward. This further strengthens the belief that he will continue to make significant breakthroughs, especially playing alongside Kylian Mbappe — an attacking partner expected to help him create a new era at Santiago Bernabeu.

Surpassing Bale’s goal record is just one milestone in Vinicius’s long journey. With consistent performance, growing confidence, and a strong desire to conquer, it’s easy to predict that he will soon climb even higher in Real Madrid’s great scorers list, where legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema still lead.

At 25 years old, Vinicius has proven himself not only as the future but also the present of Real Madrid — a star carrying the responsibility of driving the Royal Spanish club forward in upcoming seasons.

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