Vinicius Jr was in his element during Real Madrid's smashing victory over Girona on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
The Brazilian got Los Blancos' opener in the 6th minute, with a cracking goal after dribbling past two Girona players before locating the far side of the net.
Jude Bellingham netted a brace for Real Madrid in the encounter, scoring in the 35th and 54th minute, with Vinicius Jr setting up his first goal of the game with a magnificent curling cross.
Rodrygo got the final goal of the evening for Real Madrid, and Vinicius Jr was also the architect of the goal.
Carlo Ancelotti's side could have gone further ahead in the 1st minute of stoppage time, however, Joselu missed a glorious chance to get his name on the score sheet through a penalty.
Real Madrid were rampant in the evening and Vinicius Jr appeared to be pulling the strings everywhere you turned during the game.
It was a game where the Brazilian showed class against Girona, who are also miraculously competing for the league crown.
Los Merengues have displayed their superiority over Blanquivermells this season, as they have scooped 6 points from a possible 6 in both meetings.
Speaking following the sublime showing from Vinicius Jr in the game against Girona, Carlo Ancelotti termed the Brazilian the “best player in the world”.
Ancelotti, who was definitely delighted by the victory said: “When Vini Jr plays at this level, for me he’s the best player in the world”.
Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid from Flamengo on July 12, 2018, for a fee of €45 million.
The 23-year-old has made 246 appearances for the Spanish club, scoring 71 goals and providing 71 assists in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti also weighed in on the Mbappe to Real Madrid saga, with the Italian expressing firmly that he has the best players at his disposal.
He said: “You keep asking me about a player who plays for another team”.
“We already have the best players in the world here. In order: Vini Jr first, Bellingham second, Rodrygo third. Then Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga…”.
Reports have emanated in recent weeks of Los Blancos already signing an agreement with Mbappe, whose contract with Paris Saint Germain expires at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Subsequent reports have also emerged of PSG offering a mammoth deal to the Frenchman in order to lure him to remain at the club.
Moreover, despite the statement of Carlo Ancelotti, Rodrygo, who netted the final goal in the trouncing of Girona expressed that the possible signing of Kylian Mbappe will be helpful to Real Madrid.
He said: “If Kylian Mbappé comes, he will help us. He is one of the best in the world.
“I want to play with the best players of course but I can’t say more on this topic”.
Real Madrid face off against RB Leipzig in their next game, as they visit Germany for the first leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League encounter.
The Brazilian got Los Blancos' opener in the 6th minute, with a cracking goal after dribbling past two Girona players before locating the far side of the net.
Jude Bellingham netted a brace for Real Madrid in the encounter, scoring in the 35th and 54th minute, with Vinicius Jr setting up his first goal of the game with a magnificent curling cross.
Rodrygo got the final goal of the evening for Real Madrid, and Vinicius Jr was also the architect of the goal.
Carlo Ancelotti's side could have gone further ahead in the 1st minute of stoppage time, however, Joselu missed a glorious chance to get his name on the score sheet through a penalty.
Real Madrid were rampant in the evening and Vinicius Jr appeared to be pulling the strings everywhere you turned during the game.
It was a game where the Brazilian showed class against Girona, who are also miraculously competing for the league crown.
Los Merengues have displayed their superiority over Blanquivermells this season, as they have scooped 6 points from a possible 6 in both meetings.
Speaking following the sublime showing from Vinicius Jr in the game against Girona, Carlo Ancelotti termed the Brazilian the “best player in the world”.
Ancelotti, who was definitely delighted by the victory said: “When Vini Jr plays at this level, for me he’s the best player in the world”.
Vinicius Jr joined Real Madrid from Flamengo on July 12, 2018, for a fee of €45 million.
The 23-year-old has made 246 appearances for the Spanish club, scoring 71 goals and providing 71 assists in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti also weighed in on the Mbappe to Real Madrid saga, with the Italian expressing firmly that he has the best players at his disposal.
He said: “You keep asking me about a player who plays for another team”.
“We already have the best players in the world here. In order: Vini Jr first, Bellingham second, Rodrygo third. Then Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga…”.
Reports have emanated in recent weeks of Los Blancos already signing an agreement with Mbappe, whose contract with Paris Saint Germain expires at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Subsequent reports have also emerged of PSG offering a mammoth deal to the Frenchman in order to lure him to remain at the club.
Moreover, despite the statement of Carlo Ancelotti, Rodrygo, who netted the final goal in the trouncing of Girona expressed that the possible signing of Kylian Mbappe will be helpful to Real Madrid.
He said: “If Kylian Mbappé comes, he will help us. He is one of the best in the world.
“I want to play with the best players of course but I can’t say more on this topic”.
Real Madrid face off against RB Leipzig in their next game, as they visit Germany for the first leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League encounter.