Top Real Madrid talent Vinicius Jr broke the internet after carrying out a piece of skill which humiliated Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday.
There were goals galore at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola’s men ran out 4-3 winners in what was simply an enthralling game of football.
Quick goals by Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus gave Man City an early lead on the night but the English side were pegged back by Karim Benzema to half the deficit by half-time.
The Cityzens soon restored their two-goal cushion with a Phil Foden header minutes into the second half.
Barely two minutes later, Vinicius Jr once again halved the deficit for Madrid with a fine solo effort which came at the expense of Fernandinho.
The Brazilian who came in as a substitute in the first half replacing John Stones, was playing as a makeshift right-back in the absence of the injured Kyle Walker.
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Watch the clip below to see how Vinicius Jr cruised past Fernandinho on his way to goal.
The Brazilian made it 3-2 at the Etihad and just when we thought there would be no more goals, Bernardo Silva popped up with a brilliant strike from the edge of the box to make it 4-2 in favour of Man City.
Los Blancos were not done yet though as they once again reduced the deficit of the scoreline via a Benzema penalty to make it 4-3.
It was a remarkable match at the Etihad where onlookers were treated to a feast of goals. Carlo Ancelotti’s men would now have to turn over the deficit at the Bernabeu in the second leg if they hope to progress but Man City will carry the advantage till then.
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