Vinicius Junior surpasses Kaka to become Brazil's second all-time top scorer in the Champions League

Real Madrid surged ahead in the first leg of their Champions League playoff against Benfica thanks to a clinical finish from Vinicius Junior.

Details: According to Squawka, the goal scored at the Estádio da Luz put the 'Royal Club' up 1-0 and allowed them to seize control of the match. For the Brazilian star himself, this strike marked a monumental milestone in his career: it was his 31st goal in the Champions League, propelling him to a clear second place among all Brazilian scorers in the tournament's history.

Vinicius has now overtaken the legendary Kaka, who netted 30 goals during his career. He has also left behind icons like Rivaldo (27 goals) and Kaka. Now, only one target remains ahead—Neymar's record, who leads the pack with 43 goals.

As of the 80th minute, Real are holding on to a slender advantage.