Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. chases Ronaldo and Puskas record ahead of Super Cup final

Vinicius Jr. has 15 goal contributions in finals for Real Madrid and needs one goal or assist to equal the 16 held by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ferenc Puskas and Karim Benzema; the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona is next.

Real Madrid meet Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final tonight. Vinicius Jr. has drawn attention recently because of mixed form and negative reactions from some supporters. Defensa Central reports he has been involved in 15 goals in finals since joining Real Madrid. He is close to matching a 16-goal contribution mark held by three former club forwards. Noted details: - Vinicius Jr. has 15 combined goals and assists in finals for Real Madrid, according to the report. - Cristiano Ronaldo, Ferenc Puskas and Karim Benzema are reported to share the record with 16 contributions in finals. - One goal or one assist in the final would equal that 16-mark; two contributions would exceed it. - The next match listed for this context is the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona tonight. Summary: Vinicius Jr. enters the Super Cup final one goal contribution short of a record shared by three club forwards. The final against Barcelona is the immediate occasion that will determine whether he equals or surpasses that recorded mark.