Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari praised Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian scored in Los Blancos’ 3-0 win over Leganes on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old, who only joined the European giants last July, scored his third goal of the season as he continues to adjust to life in La Liga.

Solari is pleased with the way Vinicius has settled in at Bernabeu and believes there is plenty to come from the former Flamengo man.

“It was a very good performance. Vinicius is making huge strides,” he said after the game.

“He’s always had the talent but to develop it at the Bernabeu surrounded by wonderful players speaks volumes about his confidence, rawness and the enjoyment he exudes with the ball at his feet.

“He’s 18 years of age and you have to look after yourself in football. It’s important for him to keep going.

“We’re very happy with his current performance levels, he’s keen to take people on. He’s bold and that individual ability to beat a man is very important in modern-day football.

“His goal showed wonderful technique, and also how he puts defenders off balance. We hope he continues to grow both from individual and collective points of view.”