Real Madrid and Barcelona battle for Brazilian striker

Real Madrid have had an excellent time when it comes to signing Brazilian talent in recent years. Two of the greatest examples of this are Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. Both of them are making their mark in Carlo Ancelotti’s side at this point of time.

Vinicius has already established himself as a bona fide star for Real Madrid, having had a breakout season during the 2021/22 campaign. He had always been considered as a huge talent but he finally found his finishing last time around and since then, has transformed into one of the club’s most reliable goalscorers and looks like a future Ballon d’Or contender. On the other hand, if the start is anything to go by, it looks like Rodrygo is set to have a similar breakthrough.

Thus, Real Madrid have done a great job when it comes to recruiting and developing young Brazilian talents in recent years, and now, it looks like they have their eyes on another one. But this time, it appears that Barcelona are interested as well.

As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid and Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Vitor Roque. He is also being linked with Juventus.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Brazilian sensation

Roque is just 17 years of age and has already emerged as the revelation of the Copa Libertadores this season and helped his team reach the final of the biggest club competition in South America.

He currently plays for Athletico Paranaense. According to stats from Transfermarkt, Roque has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 6 Copa Libertadores appearances.

Thus, he is being considered as the new sensation in Brazilian football and it is no wonder that clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid seem to be keeping an eye on the striker.

With how many young Brazilian talents have come to and succeeded at Real Madrid in recent years, it might give Los Blancos a big advantage over Barcelona.