Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points | LaLiga 2019-20 

#4 Vinicius silences critics

Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona - La Liga

Ever since completing his mega move from Flamengo, Vinicius Jr has impressed and disappointed in almost equal measure.

While the 19-year-old wins praise for his high-energy and enthusiastic style of play, his poor decision making in the final third has been a major cause of exasperation and for a club like Real Madrid, this is simply not good enough.

The arrival of Eden Hazard and rise of his compatriot Rodrygo placed more pressure on Vinicius but Zinedine Zidane has been unwavering in his support for the Brazilian international - who also deserves praise for not cowering in the face of pressure.

The Frenchman handed him a start in the Clasico and his decision was well justified, with the youngster by far the brightest spark of the Real Madrid attack, putting the Barcelona defenders on the backfoot with his bursting runs down the left flank, although he was let down by his final touches on a number of occasions.

His pace was brought to the fore once more when he latched onto a through ball by Kroos and found the back of the net via a deflection but he did not care and his impassioned kissing of the club badge in his celebration was indicative of what this meant to him.

With the goal, Vinicius Jr overtook Lionel Messi as the youngest player to score an El Clasico goal in the 21st century and even though his performances have to vastly improve, his goal against Barcelona would go some way in silencing his critics.