Carlo Ancelotti has backed Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo Goes to outscore Jude Bellingham — who already has 13 goals in 13 Real Madrid appearances — over the course of this season.
Madrid announced new long-term contracts for both Brazilian forwards this week, with Vinícius extending his deal until 2027 and Rodrygo until 2028.
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Both have struggled to find the net this campaign, with Vinícius scoring twice in LaLiga and Rodrygo just once, on the opening day of the season.
“I think Rodrygo and Vinícius are going to score more goals during the season,” Ancelotti said in a news conference ahead of Madrid’s game with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. “They’ll score more than Bellingham and Joselu. We don’t have any doubts about that.”
