VIDEO: 'I like these situations, playing for the best team in the world'- Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid rolled over Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday as Karim Benzema scored on the eve of his trial in France on charges of complicity in blackmail. 'Los Blancos' had to win after an embarrasing home defeat against Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol in their last match. Vinicius Junior stole the show as he scored two superb goals before setting up his comrade Rodrygo Goes. 

Vinicius Junior was Shakhtar Donetsk's nightmare scoring two goals, the second a fine one after dribbling past four defenders, and an assist, in a performance that boosts his confidence to "be the great player" he imagines and that "people at the club imagine". 

Vinicius is having his breakout season for Real Madrid at the age of 21. Despite the criticism he faced during the last couple of years, especially in social media platforms by rival fans, Vinicius Junior is a different player this season and his stats can vouche for him. The Brazilian winger now registers 7 goals and 5 assists in 11 games, forming a deadly duo with Karim Benzema.

Real Madrid plays Barcelona next at Camp Nou on Sunday 24th October, and without any doubt, all eyes will be on the Benzema-Vinicius duo. 

October 19, 2021