Vinicius Jr. scored twice in the net Real Madrid draw with Bayern Munich, this Tuesday (30), for the semi-final of Champions Leagueand is getting closer and closer to equaling the Ronaldo as the greatest Brazilian scorers in the history of the merengue club
After the match, the number 7 celebrated the goalscoring moment and stated that he already feels like a ”winner” just having the opportunity to defend the colors of the Spanish team.
”I’m very happy to continue evolving, scoring important goals with this shirt, which is the biggest in the world. I have to continue, I’m just starting out, I want to score many more goals and make this club’s history. A difficult field, which the fans put a lot of pressure on and against one of the best goalkeepers in history,” he said.
”It’s an honor for me, where I came from it’s very difficult to get here. I’m already a winner for being here playing with the best in the world. I’m happy to be able to score goals, play games like this and hit goals, especially from Ronaldo, who is an idol for me, who today gives me a lot of advice. If I’m getting close to him, it’s because I’m on my way to making history”, he added in an interview with TNT Sports.
This Tuesday, Vini was decisive once again for Real. After taking the lead, with the striker scoring after a beautiful pass from Kroos, the madrileños they suffered a turnaround in just a few minutes in the 2nd half. However, a penalty conceded by Rodrygo and converted by Vinicius left Ancelotti’s team in good condition in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.
”Very happy with today’s goals and the team’s performance. We say that the important thing is not to lose, today we didn’t lose and we drew. We played poorly in the second half, we have to improve for the second half, but playing at home is completely different. With our fans and our families close by, it’s better for us, so we have to be focused”, declared the number 7.
The return game is scheduled for May 8th, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu. Whoever wins will qualify for the final. Another draw takes the match to extra time.
