Vinicius Junior admitted that a banner of Manchester City fans made fun of him because of his Balloon D’Or, inspired him during a dramatic win in Real Madrid 3-2 in Tuesday’s first play-offs Champions League play-offs.
On the eve of the game, City fans pushed away the banner intended for Vinicius with the message “Stop crying your heart”, with a picture of Rodri kisses Ballon d’Or trophy Many considered the Brazilian to win late last year.
Vinicius encouraged and smuggled City fans throughout the game but the last one laughed because he was key to placing both MadridLate goals on the way to a A huge 3-2 victory.
After the match, the Thibaut Courto goalkeeper suggested that Vinicius may not even notice a banner because “he does not speak English”, but the wing player himself confirmed not only that he saw the message, but also used to encourage his appearance.
“I saw a banner of Man City fans,” said the 24-year-old. “It motivated me even more. Whenever the rivals were fans doing things, it gives me more strength to play a great game.”
Manager Carlo Ancelotti also admitted that Vinicius had an additional level of motivation behind his performance, speaking to reporters after the match: “Watching his game, maybe this is a motivation for him.
“He has always been very dangerous.”
Play at the Etihad Stadium He was decided by the late winner of Jude Bellingham, he was donated to him on the Vinicius plate after Real Madrid inserted into a reluctant defense from home just minutes after Ederson’s impact error allowed Brahim Diaz to equalize the results.
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