Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the UEFA Champions League. Vinicius Junior spearheaded the turnaround with a stunning hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger also found the back of the net. The victory extends Real Madrid’s dominant run in European competition.
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Under pressure after a series of disappointing results, Brazil’s national team is set to field a Real Madrid attacking trio for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Vinicius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Endrick are expected to lead the line against Chile and Peru in October, as coach Dorival Júnior looks to turn the tide for his struggling team.
Real Madrid showcased their resilience, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 4-1 victory against Espanyol. Vinicius Junior, introduced as a substitute, proved instrumental in the comeback, providing an assist and scoring a goal himself. Kylian Mbappe added two goals to complete a dominant performance for the reigning champions.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has demanded Spain be stripped of its co-hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup unless it addresses the ongoing issue of racism in its stadiums. His comments come after repeated racist abuse directed at him during La Liga matches, prompting a fierce debate in Spain.
Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida has criticized Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior’s comments suggesting Spain should not host the 2030 World Cup if racism persists. Vinicius, who has experienced racist abuse in Spain, believes progress against racism is essential for the country to deserve hosting rights.
Brazilian influencer Tainá Castro surprised her Instagram followers with a sweet video featuring her partner, Real Madrid defender Éder Militão. The video, posted on Thursday morning, shows the couple in a loving embrace, setting the stage for their attendance at Vinícius Júnior’s charity auction held the previous night in Rio de Janeiro.
Teenage sensation Endrick will make his first start for Brazil in the Copa America quarterfinal against Uruguay. The 17-year-old will replace the suspended Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will miss Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal match against Uruguay due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards. The winger received his second yellow card during Brazil’s draw against Colombia, ruling him out of the crucial tie.
Vinicius Junior scored his first Copa America goal for Brazil in a Group D matchup against Paraguay, showcasing a skillful team play that led to a decisive victory.
Real Madrid earned a crucial 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, thanks to a late penalty from Vinicius Junior. Despite Bayern dominating the early stages, Vinicius gave the visitors an unexpected lead in the first half. However, Bayern responded quickly after halftime with goals from Leroy Sane and Harry Kane, completing a four-minute turnaround. Despite Bayern controlling the game, Madrid squandered their lead when Min-Jae Kim fouled Rodrygo in the box, allowing Vinicius to score from the spot and level the tie. The second leg will take place at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 8th.