In a post-match statement, Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, lauded the exceptional performance of Vinicius Junior, dubbing the Brazilian dynamo as a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or award.
Ancelotti’s praise came in the wake of Vinicius’ stellar showing against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal clash.
Despite conceding an early goal to Alphonso Davies, Real Madrid orchestrated a stunning comeback, clinching a 2-1 victory in the second leg and securing a 4-3 aggregate triumph.
Joselu emerged as the hero of the night with a brace, but it was Vinicius’ impactful contribution that drew Ancelotti’s admiration.
The Brazilian forward has been a revelation throughout the season, netting an impressive tally of 21 goals and providing 11 assists across 36 appearances in various competitions.
With such remarkable form and pivotal performances, Vinicius has firmly established himself as a standout candidate for football’s most prestigious individual accolade.
Ancelotti raved the attacker’s performance, telling the media after the game:
“I think Vini Jr. is close to winning the Ballon d’Or.”
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