Vinicius Junior: I asked to play with Castilla, it's better than staying at home Real Madrid Player discussed his situation

One of the major talking points at Real Madrid throughout this season has been Vinicius Junior, who has only played 12 minutes with the first team and who has been playing most weeks with Castilla, the B team.

The 18-year-old has revealed that he was one of the ones calling for opportunities with the B team, as he'd rather play third-tier football than no competitive football.

"I did pre-season with the first team aware that I could end up playing with the B team," he said in an interview.

"I asked to play there if I wasn't going to be considered because it's better than staying at home.

"This was to allow myself to adapt to the style of play and to adapt to the setting, getting used to everything that a player needs."

Most recently, he scored in a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo B, although he was also sent off and will be suspended this weekend.