Former Real Madrid striker and sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has expressed concerns about Vinicius Junior's attitude following the team's elimination from the UEFA Champions League after a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate defeat. Mijatovic acknowledged Vinicius's talent, noting his 17 goals in 47 appearances this season, but insists he must adopt a more leadership-oriented approach, especially in high-stakes matches. He lamented the absence of a strong leader on the field, comparing the current situation to past players like Zinedine Zidane and Fernando Hierro. As Real Madrid faces the possibility of a trophyless season, having already lost in the Supercopa Espana final and been eliminated from both the Copa del Rey and Champions League, Mijatovic stated, “Not winning anything is a failure.” He highlighted the club's history of success, emphasizing the high expectations that come with being one of the world's top football clubs.