The enantioselective direct vinylogous aldolreaction of 3-methyl 2-cyclohexen-1-one with α-ketoesters has been developed. The key to success was the design of a bifunctionalprimary amine-thiourea catalyst that can combine H-bond-directing activation and dienamine catalysis. The simultaneous dual activation of the two reacting partners results in high reactivity while securing high levels of stereocontrol