![]() ![]() Then, late on Monday night, two huge batches of fireworks were set off outside the team’s hotel. In the run-up to the game, it was announced key midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos would be absent. It seemed he was the first, perhaps the only one, to believe that it was possible to turn the tables when few would have been blamed for thinking fate was against Madrid. Without Vinicius Jr, without his goals, his energy, his spirited play, you can’t understand the madness of this new victory over Liverpool. ![]() Ronaldo’s image hangs proudly in the home gym where the Brazilian spends so many hours training. Vinicius Jr, despite his 22 years, has surely already done the greatest thing in club football: scoring the winner in a Champions League final, against Liverpool in Paris in May last year.īut his display at Anfield on Tuesday felt like another giant leap in the footsteps he wants to follow. The celebration was symbolic and intended to be so a reference to the talisman who led a generation still represented by some of the old guard who remain, like Modric and Benzema, at a time when fans are searching for a leader of future conquests. Vinicius Jr had done it once already, away to Osasuna on Saturday, but his goal was disallowed. The second was in tribute to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, imitating one of the Portuguese’s goal celebrations. Señoras y señores, esto es el REAL MADRID □□ /YPJ5l5SgSeĪfter his spectacular first at 2-1, a goal struck with verve and precision that sparked the Spanish side into action, he immediately kissed the club’s badge and ran to retrieve the ball from the net as if there was no time to waste. The celebrations for his two goals were a window into how crucial he is becoming to this team. At the final whistle, Vinicius Jr, after briefly speaking affectionately with compatriots Roberto Firmino and Fabinho, went over to the travelling section to thank them for the support. The 35-year-old Benzema, who might not have been 100 per cent fit, left the pitch with two goals and an assist.īut the real catalyst behind this sensational Madrid victory was still out there. Modric, 37, wants to “earn” a renewal, and his performance at Liverpool certainly showed he can still do it on the biggest stage. They’ve won this competition five times together since 2014, and their contracts both expire at the end of this season. ![]() There were smiles and hugs along the bench as the two senior players took their places. ![]()
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