"The last few days have been very difficult for me, for all my teammates, but above all for me, because of the whistles, because of everything that's said about me. I'm always in the spotlight and I don't want to be there for things that happen off the pitch, I want to be there for everything I do for this club on the pitch."
"It was a very special moment. I had given some assists in the match. My teammates were telling me I needed to score. It's important to have the confidence of my teammates. We're a family, and with their confidence and by giving our best, we're going to win many things this season."
Vinícius Júnior delivered three assists and a goal as Real Madrid routed Monaco 6-1 in the Champions League. Early boos from part of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd faded after his contributions and his 63rd-minute goal. He celebrated with teammates and hugged new manager Álvaro Arbeloa rather than the fans. He acknowledged a difficult period due to whistles and off-pitch talk and said he wants recognition for his on-pitch performances. Teammate confidence and unity were emphasized as key to future success. Fans had also booed him Saturday against Levante, though he finished as man of the match.
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