Vinícius Junior insists goals will return

Vinícius Júnior insisted 'the goals will come back' after failing to score in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Elche on Tuesday night.

“the goals will come back”

Substituted after 68 minutes

The Brazilian was substituted by Mourinho after 68 minutes, taking five shots (a match high) with only one on target.

Recent form concerns Madrid

The forward's recent form has become a concern for Madrid, with the player admitting his slump on social media after the match.

Instagram post after match

He posted on Instagram: 'The goals will come back... I can't miss so many. There's more on Sunday. Hala Madrid!'

“the goals will come back... I can't miss so many”

Madrid derby against Atletico

Los Blancos face Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano this weekend in the first Madrid derby of the season.

Mourinho's criticism of team

Mourinho lamented the team's inability to finish games when in control: 'In games that seem like they're done, we have three, four, five chances to kill it, and we don't'.

“In games that seem like they're done, we have three, four, five chances to kill it, and we don't”

Vinícius' goal drought

Vinícius Jr is without a goal in five matches since his strike against Real Sociedad, which remains his only effort of the season.

Shots and xG comparison

He ranks fourth in La Liga for shots attempted with 20 in six matches, but only ninth in xG with 2.90.

Champions League performance

After a low-key performance against Inter Milan in the Champions League, Vinícius faced boos from the Bernabéu.

Mourinho's team formation

So far during Mourinho's second reign, Vinícius has yet to shine out wide on the left of the 4-2-3-1 formation.

Creating and chances

The left-sided forward has three assists this season, more than any other Madrid player, ranking second in chances created with 13.

What happens next

Mourinho may consider changing up his team or even dropping Vinícius in upcoming games.