Vinicius admitted he wanted to give the penalty to Valverde

Real Madrid defeated Manchester City in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie, and a heartwarming moment followed the match.

Details: After the game, Vinicius revealed that he had offered Federico Valverde the chance to take the penalty, but the midfielder declined and told the Brazilian to take it himself once again.

Quote: “I offered Valverde to take the penalty, but he said he wanted me to take it again. I thank him for his trust,” Vinicius said.

It is also worth noting that head coach Álvaro Arbeloa has become the first manager in Real Madrid’s history to win his first four UEFA Champions League knockout matches.

Reminder: Meanwhile, the Round of 16 second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid has turned into a nightmare for Pep Guardiola’s side, with Bernardo Silva emerging as the main culprit.