In Real Madrid’s 3-2 away victory over Atalanta, despite the excitement surrounding the €560 million trio all scoring in the same game, Vinícius Jr.’s performance undeniably stood out the most.
Atalanta 2-3 Real Madrid
Having missed four matches due to injury prior to this game, Vinícius Jr. was not at full fitness.
However, in this critical Champions League knockout clash, Carlo Ancelotti chose to start him.
Vinícius delivered with a goal and an assist, playing a decisive role in Real Madrid’s victory.
Vinícius delivers a Superstar performance!
In the 56th minute, Vinícius received the ball near the penalty spot and calmly struck with his left foot, putting Real Madrid ahead 2-1.
Vinícius scored with his leg foot!
Just three minutes later, in the 59th minute, he delivered a precise long pass to assist Jude Bellingham, extending the lead to 3-1.
Vinícius provided a long range assist
This brings Vinícius’s tally for the season to 13 goals and 7 assists in 19 appearances across all competitions, directly contributing to 20 goals for Real Madrid.
In the Champions League alone, Vinícius has scored five goals and provided one assist in five matches, showcasing his remarkable efficiency.
In last 40 UCL matches, Vinícius has contributed to 40 goals!
According to Transfermarkt, since the 2021-22 season, Vinícius has featured in 40 Champions League games for Real Madrid, scoring 22 goals and assisting 18 more, directly contributing to 40 goals.
He has firmly established himself as one of Real Madrid’s key offensive players in Europe.
Vinícius Jr. Continues to Dominate the Champions League
With a goal and an assist in Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Atalanta, Vinícius Jr. once again proved his importance in big European matches. Despite returning from injury, the Brazilian delivered a match-winning performance, bringing his tally to 40 goal contributions in his last 40 Champions League appearances.
His clinical finishing and creative playmaking have cemented him as one of Real Madrid’s most crucial attacking threats in Europe, and with 13 goals and 7 assists in just 19 games this season, he remains a key figure in their pursuit of Champions League glory.
