Vinicius Júnior
Real Madrid beat 10-man Manchester City 2-1 to reach Champions League quarter-finals
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Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, advancing 5-1 on aggregate after Vinícius Júnior's brace—including a penalty following Bernardo Silva's red card—with Erling Haaland scoring a consolation for the hosts. It marked the 36th consecutive advancement for Madrid when leading 3-0 after the first leg.
Uefa has announced its Team of the Week following the latest Champions League matches. Colombian forward Luis Suárez stands out for scoring both goals in Sporting's victory over PSG. Brazilian star Vinicius Júnior also features after his goal and three assists in Real Madrid's 6-1 win against Monaco.
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Vinicius Júnior has had his best start in La Liga after eight matches, with five goals and four assists, capped by a double against Villarreal. Xabi Alonso's management, including benchings, has been key to his evolution toward greater maturity. Close sources highlight that he is learning to relativize after tough months.