Vinicius Junior Champions League

Vini Jr with a stunning display at Anfield. Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Champions League opinion: Vinícius Jr is the best player in the world right now

Vinícius Jr produced a scintillating Champions League performance against Liverpool last night. Here’s why he’s the world’s best player right now.

Vinicius Junior Champions League

Vini Jr with a stunning display at Anfield. Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Producing a match-winning display at Anfield on a Champions League night isn’t for everyone, but Real Madrid winger Vinícius Junior isn’t just any ordinary player.

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Champions League heroics make Vinícius Jr the best

The best players come alive on the big stages, and Vini Jr came to the party at Anfield for Real Madrid last night in a big way. He scored the winner in last season’s UEFA Champions League final and looks determined to take his team deep in the tournament again after his stunning brace against the Reds. He’s still only 22 but already one of the most scintillating match-winners on the planet.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti called him “the most decisive player in the world right now” and it’s difficult to argue with that.

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Vini Jr sets his sights on Atletico

Next up for Los Blancos is a meeting with archrivals Atlético Madrid. They need a win to keep pace with LaLiga leaders Barcelona, and you wouldn’t rule it out with Vinícius Jr and Benzema in their team.

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Real madrid players applaud their fans following during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 21, 2023. – Real Madrid won 5-2. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

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