Vinicius Junior took a step forward against Inter Milan, but he has yet to fully win back the Santiago Bernabéu crowd.

The Brazilian produced a positive performance in Real Madrid's Champions League opener, posing a constant threat in attack, creating several quality individual plays and coming close to finding the net. He also stood out for his work off the ball, repeatedly helping defensively and putting in a significant effort throughout the match.

José Mourinho substituted Vinicius in the second half, and the reaction to his departure once again showed that the Bernabéu remains divided over the Brazilian. The Real Madrid manager tried to support his player and recognise his effort, but mixed reactions could be heard from the stands.

The situation highlights that part of the fanbase still expects more from Vinicius, who has been one of Real Madrid's main attacking threats in recent seasons.

Mourinho acknowledged after the match, in comments to Movistar Plus+, that Vinicius is still not at his best, although he played down the situation and highlighted everything the forward contributes to the team.

The Portuguese manager continues to view Vinicius as a key player, while his performance against Inter offered encouraging signs of a return to his best, particularly through his attitude and commitment to the team. Vinicius is improving and Mourinho's confidence in him remains intact, but the Bernabéu continues to have mixed feelings about the Brazilian.

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