Hello guys, I think we can safely say that Vinicius Júnior again proved why he is one of the most dangerous and feared wingers in Europe today. Not only did the Brazilian star of Real Madrid show again why he is so important for Los Blancos in European nights, but the UEFA official selection of him as the best player of the Champions League Matchday again demonstrated his growing importance in the squad.
The demolition job in the Bernabeu Stadium
Vinícius Júnior – managingmadrid.com
Real Madrid nearly destroyed Monaco in an absolutely humiliating manner last Tuesday night in the Bernabeu Stadium and took the match 6-0. This was one of the most one sided results we have seen so far this season in the competition.
Vinicius, therefore, was not only the opener of the scoring but also provided two assists and ran the entire attack on his own like he was the owner of the pitch. Therefore, no surprise when fans voted on UEFA’s website for him as the best player of the week.
Not only did Vinicius beat out some very strong opponents, including Barcelona’s Fermín López, Sporting CP’s Luis Suárez and even young Robert Navarro from Athletic Bilbao, they all had excellent games, but Vinicius’ involvement in creating the goals and the overall impact on the match result clearly stood out above the others.
Brief review of Vinicius’ development at Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior – skysports.com
When he moved from Flamengo in the summer of 2018, Vinicius Júnior went from being “a promising youngster with a lot of raw potential” to real star. In this period, he has already won the La Liga league three times and the Champions League twice – not bad at all for a player who is only 25 years old.
In addition to the statistics, which clearly demonstrate his value to the team, Vinicius’ ability to beat players individually, create opportunities out of thin air and help his teammates to make him almost indispensable in the starting lineup.
What does this award really mean?
Being awarded Player of the Week is not just a way for Vinicius to receive personal praise – it is a clear message to each and every remaining opponent in the competition – Real Madrid is currently reaching its highest form at precisely the right moment. With the 6-1 win, Real Madrid pretty much sealed first place in their group and qualified for the next round of the knockout stages earlier than expected.
As many analysts have noted – if Vinicius continues to play like this, he will certainly be a key factor in Madrid winning the championship again. The developing chemistry between Vinicius, Bellingham, Rodrygo and the rest of the attacking trio is producing some exciting and attacking style of football that produces high-scoring matches. And this is precisely what you need to win Champions League ties against tougher teams when things get difficult in March and April.
So yes, another award for Vini — well-deserved for a Masterclass performance. Most importantly, however, it is another indicator that this Real Madrid team is again among the favorites to win the championship this season. So watch out, Europe…
