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Manchester City fans did True Education. But as a result, he came back angry.
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) visited Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England on the 12th (Korea time). Manchester City played Real Madrid in the first round of the European Champions League (UCL) round of 16 playoffs in the 2024-2025 season.
The fight was great even before the game. It's because Vinicius and Real Madrid threw 'stone'. Man City's Rodri stood tall as the world's best star on October 29 last year, beating Vinicius. He led Manchester City to its first four consecutive wins in the English Premier League (EPL) history and Spain's Euro 2024 win, and won the Ballon d'Or. Vinicius finished second in the press corps vote.
But with Real Madrid's 'Boycott', it became 'Half Festival'. Vinicius was initially the most likely candidate for the Ballon d'Or. There were even reports in Spain that Vinicius's award for the Ballon d'Or was decided. Vinicius was the star of Real Madrid 'Double' last season. Real Madrid won the Spanish Primera Liga and the European Champions League. Vinicius had a remarkable performance with 24 goals and 11 assists.
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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez personally ordered a boycott when Vinicius's award failed. There was not a single official, including a Real Madrid player.
Real Madrid was named the club of the year. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti also received the award. Kylian Mbappe, who has been nestled in Real Madrid this season, was supposed to receive the Gerd Müller Award, becoming the most goalscoring player in a year with Harry Kane (Bayern Munich). However, everyone was absent, creating an awkward situation.
Vinicius said on his SNS, "'I will jump ten times more if I need to. They shot French magazine 'French Football', the organizer of the Ballon d'Or, and journalists who participated in the vote, saying, "Eu farei 10x se for preciso. Eles no estao preparados."
Man City fans are furious. Vinicius exploded when he found the master bedroom. A large banner shooting Vinicius embroidered the home stands. The British band Oasis, which includes Manchester City's bone marrow fan Noel Gallagher, has released a song titled `Stop Crying Your Heart Out" in 2002.
Next to the text was a picture of Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or trophy. 'Stop whining, the winner of the Ballon d'Or is Rodriya'. Rodri, who is out for a long time due to a cruciate ligament injury, took a picture of himself on his cell phone from the stands. Vinicius was also booed by Manchester City fans.
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However, it only stimulated Vinicius' desire to win. Manchester City took the lead in the 19th minute with Erling Holan's first goal. In the 15th minute of the second half, Kylian Mbappe scored an equalizer with a volley, but 20 minutes later, Holan completed the multi-goal with a penalty kick.
But Real Madrid's background was scary. Vinicius was at the center of it. Real Madrid's second equalizer was scored in the 41st minute of the second half. Vinicius's low shot bounced off Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson's body, and replacement Brahim Díaz scored.
It wasn't the end. Real Madrid scored a come-from-behind theater goal in 2 minutes of extra time in the second half. Vinicius's lobbing pass was resolved by Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid won 3-2 and took the advantage of advancing to the round of 16. The second round of the round of 16 playoff between the two teams will be held on the 20th in Madri, Spain.
UEFA called Vinicius the most dangerous player on the offensive" was selected as "Player of the Match" with favorable reviews. Vinicius saw the banner. When opposing fans do that, it's just a boost to me. And I've done my job here"It's always cold in Manchester, but this time we won. I'll continue my victory" with a big smile.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
