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The Champions League continues its strong connection with Real Madrid. The transformation that the Spanish giants undergo in their favorite competition is undeniable, and this also applies to some players. One of them is Vinicius. The Brazilian is in 'Mr Champions' mode, and after his performance against Manchester City, he has made history and secured his place among the greatest Real Madrid players in Europe, just as Cristiano Ronaldo did before him.
Vinicius tells Bernabeu fans they were too loud after failed dribble
With an assist (according to UEFA) in Valverde's impressive display yesterday, the Brazilian equaled a Cristiano Ronaldo record with Los Blancos. He now has 31 assists in the Champions League, making him, alongside CR7, Real Madrid's all-time leading assist provider in Europe's elite competition. Remarkably, he achieved this in 26 fewer games (79) than the Portuguese (105). Given his potential and trajectory, this record is expected to be extended further. But Vinicius did not stop there; he also became the second player in history to make 10 or more contributions in five consecutive Champions League seasons.
Matching His Greatest Role Model and Aiming to Surpass Him
For younger Real Madrid fans, one name stands out above all others: Cristiano Ronaldo. For Vinicius Junior, Ronaldo is also a hero. He has acknowledged this on several occasions, including during the post-match celebrations. "Idol," the Brazilian forward said after celebrating his new record, which was previously unmatched by the Portuguese star.
Having reached these milestones, Vinicius's next challenge is to break this tie at Real Madrid. The target is ambitious, but surpassing the 42 contributions that top UEFA's official records is within reach. If he remains at the club for several more years, as he intends, that record could be at risk. He aims to become the player with the most assists in the history of the competition. While his future performance and luck will play a role, Vinicius's current numbers suggest he is on track to leave a lasting legacy.
