Vinicius Junior drew inspiration from a controversial banner mocking his Ballon d'Or snub during Real Madrid's Champions League victory against Manchester City. The banner displayed Rodri with the Ballon d'Or trophy and the caption, 'Stop crying your heart out.' Vinicius, overshadowed by Rodri's achievements, used the taunt as fuel for an impressive performance, assisting Jude Bellingham's late winning goal. Despite the surrounding noise regarding the Ballon d'Or, he focused on the game and emphasized the importance of defending well in the upcoming return leg to ensure they create another memorable night for their fans.
Vinicius Junior said he found inspiration in a mocking banner about his Ballon d'Or snub, which motivated him to excel in Real Madrid's win over Manchester City.
Despite being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or, Vinicius assisted the winning goal in Real Madrid's Champions League match, showcasing his determination and skill.
Vinicius used the supporters' banner as motivation, stating, 'At times, the opposing fans do things which spur me on to put in a great performance.'
He expressed gratitude, stating, 'We've got to get back to Madrid and our fans will make it special. The return leg will be tough.'
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