Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema offered a public show of solidarity to Vinicius Jr on November 5, 2026, after the Brazilian winger endured a difficult performance against AEK Athens. Benzema posted a message on social media describing Vinicius as "Number 1 forever," emphasizing his continued belief in the player's quality despite the challenging outing.
The supportive gesture comes from a player who shared the pitch with Vinicius at Real Madrid for several seasons. Benzema's brief but emphatic note highlights the strong bond between the two forwards and serves as a reminder of the mutual respect that persists beyond their time as teammates.
