Favorite team. Vinícius Júnior equals personal record for most goal involvements against one team in the Champions League

Real Madrid took a commanding step toward the Champions League quarterfinals midway through the first half. In the 22nd minute, the club's top scorer Vinícius Júnior coolly converted a penalty, breaking the deadlock in this high-stakes showdown.

Details: This goal held special significance for Vinícius, and not just because of its timing. The Brazilian now boasts seven goal involvements (3 goals and 4 assists) against Manchester City in the Champions League. According to Squawka, the English side has now joined Liverpool and Shakhtar Donetsk at the top of Vinícius's list of 'favorite victims' in Europe.

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It's worth noting that the Citizens managed to level the score later on, and as of the 45th minute, the match was tied at 1-1. However, on aggregate, the Madrid side leads 4-1 after both legs.

Reminder: Vinícius celebrated his goal against Manchester City with a provocative gesture.