Vinicius Jr says Rodri banner motivated him more to beat Man City
Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr said the banner was displayed before Manchester City kicks off, highlighting Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory, which inspired him to win more of the Champions League playoff first leg.
Spanish midfielder Rodri Claiming honor of prestige Last October, before the Brazilian winger, the rituals were truly boycotted in Paris because they thought their players deserved the awards.
A large banner unfolded by city fans at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night showed Rodri kissing Palen D’ or “Stop Crying” next to it.
But the last-minute Jude Bellingham’s goal ensures that the full-time celebration is real When they win 3-2.
“I saw the banner,” Jr Vinicius told Movistar.
“Whenever the fans who oppose do something like this, they give me more strength to have a great game and I did it here.”
This is the fourth consecutive season and the fourth season of the two teams meeting in the knockout stage of the game.
Real Madrid won the free throw when the two beat the quarterfinals last year, while Carlo Ancelotti’s side went on to win their 15th title.
“They know our history, everything we do in this game.”
“This is our fifth time here, it’s always cold, but this time we won and we have to continue that.”
The second leg will be held in Madrid next Wednesday.
