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Vinicius Jr’s Provocative Display Against Bayern Munich Draws Attention in Real Madrid’s Sensational Victory
Footage has surfaced showcasing Vinicius Jr‘s provocative performance against Bayern Munich during Real Madrid‘s stunning Champions League semi-final win.
Real Madrid, trailing 1-0 and 3-2 on aggregate, were lifted by Vinicius Jr’s individual brilliance, but it was substitute Karim Benzema who sealed the dramatic victory.
Benzema came off the bench to score a late brace, with his second goal coming in stoppage time after Eder Militao‘s equalizer.
The Santiago Bernabeu erupted in joy as Benzema capitalised on Thibaut Courtois’ error to level the tie before netting from an Antonio Rudiger cross.
The final moments of the match included 15 minutes of added time that saw both teams score, with Matthijs de Ligt putting the ball in the net after an offside earlier in the play.
Vinicius Jr, a former Flamengo standout, tormented Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich throughout, with his quick feet and skill down the wing causing constant problems for the German side.
In an amusing incident late in the game, Kimmich attempted to speed up play by fetching the ball, only for Vinicius Jr to subtly delay the restart, frustrating his opponent.
Real Madrid’s victory sets up a final clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium, where they aim to secure their 15th European Cup title.