Vini Jr. has written another important chapter in the Champions League.
According to Opta data, the Brazilian became the first player in the history of the competition to score in both knockout matches against a side managed by José Mourinho.
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This milestone was reached during the clash in which Real Madrid eliminated Benfica and qualified for the round of 16 of the current edition of the Champions League. He found the net at the Estádio da Luz in the first leg and at the Santiago Bernabéu in the second leg.
The achievement is remarkable given the context. The teams coached by Mourinho are generally organized and defensively solid, especially in knockout matches.
Despite this, Vini managed to find the net in both matches, proving decisive in moments of pressure.
In a stage where every detail can determine qualification, the attacker showed personality and efficiency.
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This record reinforces its weight during the big evenings of the Champions League and confirms its importance in the most decisive matches of the season.
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