Real Madrid's attack struggled to find consistency, especially with the arrival of Kylian Mbappe, who often found himself competing with Vinicius for the ball.

Vinicius's level of performance has been a topic of discussion, with some questioning whether he has dropped off since being considered a top contender for the Ballon d'Or award last year.

In the 2024/25 season, Vinicius started 31 games out of 39, but was subbed off on 14 occasions, which is a significant number.

As an elite striker, Vinicius's goal count was disappointing, with only 12 goals in all competitions, six less than the previous season.

Even Barcelona's Ferran Torres, who was the backup to Robert Lewandowski, managed 10 goals last season.

Vinicius's disciplinary issues continue to be a concern, with 11 yellow cards and one red card in the 2024/25 season, more than the previous year.

Passing has never been Vinicius's strong point, and his 79.8% accuracy is only slightly better than the previous campaign.

However, Vinicius's defensive responsibilities are a positive aspect of his game, with 30 tackles made last season, helping out his defense and midfield.

Al Hilal has offered a £1bn contract to Vinicius, which could be a tempting offer for Real Madrid, especially with the opportunity to become the Saudi Pro League's new poster boy.

However, Vinicius's entourage is using the proposed deal to get Real Madrid to significantly up his current salary, which could put pressure on the club to make a difficult decision.

For all his skill and ability, Vinicius brings baggage and is not at the level that Real Madrid need him to be, which has led the club hierarchy to re-evaluate their position.

This could be bad news for Vinicius, who could still have the footballing world at his feet if he really wanted to.