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#3 The inclusion of Vinicius Junior
Last but not least, the decision to include Vinicius Jr. in the first team reaped benefits for Real Madrid. Julen Lopetegui was reluctant to include Vinicius, as he is just 18 years old, but he proved Lopetegui's decision wrong with some sensational performances to back his potential.
It is rare for a player to lead Los Blancos' offence at his age, but Vinicius has managed to be the spark Real Madrid needed to perform better. Even at 18, he is challenging some of the best defenders in the world fearlessly. Despite his flaws, Vinicius' pace, energy, and relentlessness on the left flank have helped Real Madrid find some success in the final third.
Moreover, his combination with Karim Benzema upfront is proving to be deadly for opposition defenders. There is no doubt that Vinicius Jr. is set to play a key role as the season progresses.
