Scorer of two goals for Real Madrid in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, this Tuesday, Vinicius Junior was once again decisive for his team on a Champions League night. The Brazilian was voted the best player in the first leg of the semi-finals, reaching a total of 20 goals in the European competition. After the performance, the number 7 announced that he still aims for other brands for the club.
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– I’m very happy to continue evolving, scoring important goals with this shirt, which is the biggest in the world. I have to take it little by little, because I’m just starting. I want to score many more goals for this club. On a difficult pitch, with the fans putting a lot of pressure on and one of the best goalkeepers in the world – Vini Jr. told TNT Sports.
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Scorer of the goal for Real Madrid’s European title in the 2021/22 season, Vinicius has shown his weight for the team in the most decisive moments of the Champions League. In the last 17 knockout games in which he played in the competition he directly participated in 17 goals, finding the net eight times and providing nine assists.
Tuesday’s two goals were fundamental for Real Madrid to reach the second leg of the semi-finals in good condition. After taking the lead, with the Brazilian scoring with a beautiful pass from Kroos, the Madrid team turned things around just a few minutes into the second half. However, a penalty conceded by Rodrygo, after a good play by Vinicius, tied the game – with the number 7 taking the penalty.
– We always say in the locker room that the important thing in this competition is not to lose. We tied in a second half in which we played poorly. We have to improve when we return. The return game is completely different with our fans, it’s better for us – she analyzed.
Asked about the situation of the clash for Real Madrid and the dispute for a place in another European final, Vinicius was adamant about a possible classification next Wednesday, in Madrid.
– It’s always possible. We’re going to the Bernabéu because we know that 90 minutes there are long.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face each other again on Wednesday next week, on the 8th, at the Santiago Bernabéu. A new draw takes the decision to extra time and penalties. Whoever wins will be in the Champions League final, which will be played on June 1st, at Wembley, London.
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