Overview
- Vinícius Júnior revealed the gathering with an Instagram photo showing all 24 first-team players at the table.
- The dinner was held at club 61.sixtyone on Calle José Abascal, a venue reported to be linked to Vinícius and Kylian Mbappé.
- Injured players Éder Militão, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo attended, confirming full-squad participation.
- No member of Álvaro Arbeloa’s coaching staff was present, with multiple outlets describing it as a players-only meeting.
- The timing precedes a European tie against Benfica in Lisbon next week, with Madrid one point behind Barcelona in LaLiga.