Since Álvaro Arbeloa took over as coach of Real Madrid, three weeks ago, the strategy for Vinícius Júnior has become clear: the Brazilian is a fundamental player and, unless there is a force majeure, he always plays. In the six games played under the guidance of the former player, the forward was a total player. At a stage of the season with great competitive density, in which effort management is common, Arbeloa did not spare the number 7. Vinícius started and played the 90 minutes in the trip to Albacete, a match from which players like Courtois, Bellingham and Mbappé were rested. Also against Monaco, even with the game resolved with more than half an hour to go, the Brazilian remained on the field. This is the first time in three years that Vinícius has completed six consecutive games. The last time this happened was under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, in a series of matches that included the Club World Cup final in Morocco and the game against Betis on March 5th. At the time, the striker was a cornerstone of the project and the sequence of games reached 22, albeit with some substitutions, but never before the 83rd minute. If Vinícius plays the 90 minutes against Real Sociedad - before visiting Luz again to face Benfica -, after serving a suspension in the game in Mestalla, he will establish a new personal record of seven consecutive full matches. In the previous series, with Ancelotti, he was substituted in the 89th minute in both the game before (Al Ahly) and in the game after (Spanish) the sequence of six complete games. For the next challenge, against Valencia, Arbeloa faces a puzzle. Without being able to count on two of the most influential players, the suspended Vinícius and the injured Bellingham, the coach will have to restructure the attack. Rodrygo, who expressed his desire to play on the left wing, appears as the natural solution to his compatriot's absence. As for Bellingham, the options are more diverse. Brahim Díaz, who already replaced the Englishman against Rayo, is a possibility. Another alternative is to move Camavinga back to midfield or even return Valverde to his natural position, if Trent Alexander-Arnold recovers in time during the week.