{
  "id": 7064195,
  "title": "LaLiga: What Mourinho said about Vinicius after Real Madrid’s win over Rayo Vallecano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/laliga-what-mourinho-said-about-vinicius-after-real-madrids-win-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/laliga-what-mourinho-said-about-vinicius-after-real-madrids-win-over-rayo-vallecano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's manager José Mourinho has commented on his winger Vinícius following the team's 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. Vinícius was involved in the match with a goal assist, as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Álvaro Carreras scored the other goals. Mourinho praised Vinícius' physical condition, stating that he is in the best shape of his career. However, the Portuguese manager emphasized that Vinícius is \"just a millimetre short of reaching his top speed.\" Mourinho highlighted Vinícius' ability to maintain high effort levels, noting that he is focusing on assisting and interpreting the game defensively while goals will come. Vinícius has only scored one goal for Real Madrid so far this season, and the Brazilian player is hopeful of netting during their upcoming match against Elche on Tuesday.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has claimed that winger Vinícius is just a millimetre short of reaching his top speed. Mourinho spoke at his post-match interview following Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Vinícius provided an assist as Los Blancos defeated the visitors at the Santiago Bernabéu. His teammates Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham […] LaLiga: What Mourinho said about…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Mourinho's praise for Vinícius's physical condition and effort levels suggests a shift in focus for the winger from solely scoring goals to also assisting and defending, which could unlock his full potential.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}