Failure! Vinicius fails to convert penalty against Donnarumma

The Brazilian missed the chance to make it a rout
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Steven Perez Dailysports's expert
Setback! Vinicius fails to score a penalty against Donnarumma Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images
11 mar 2026 16:00
Champions League
Real Madrid Manchester City
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Despite Real Madrid's overwhelming dominance in their match against Manchester City, the 58th minute turned into a moment of triumph for the visiting goalkeeper.

Details: In the 58th minute, Real were handed the perfect opportunity to settle all doubts about the outcome. Vinicius Junior, showcasing his blistering pace and dribbling skills, earned a penalty himself after forcing the City goalkeeper to foul him inside the box. The Brazilian decided to take the spot-kick personally.

Vinicius failed to convert: his shot lacked power and was too predictable for a goalkeeper of this caliber. Gianluigi Donnarumma read the striker's intentions perfectly, guessed the direction of the ball, and made a spectacular save to deny the effort.

It’s worth noting that the Brazilian apologized for the miss.

As a result, the score remained unchanged at 3-0 in favor of the "Royal Club."

Reminder: Manchester City defender Ferland Mendy suffered another injury and was substituted at halftime during the match against Manchester City.

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