Real Madrid turned things around after a poor first half to beat Villarreal 3-1 in LaLiga on Saturday to move top of the league table.
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior remain at an impasse over a new contract, with negotiations between the club and the Brazilian's representatives showing no progress since the start of the year.
Vinicius Jr produced a standout performance with a goal and an assist as Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 win over RB Salzburg on Thursday, sealing top spot in Group H and progressing to the Club World Cup round of 16.
Vinicius Junior and his Real Madrid teammates were left reeling after Arsenal dished out a 3-0 hammering in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has shrugged off concerns about his players risking suspensions in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday.
Real Madrid have clawed their way level with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a hard-fought 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.