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Brazil face Haaland’s Norway in the World Cup round of 16

In recent years, Real Madrid (ESP) and Manchester City (ENG) have built a major rivalry in the Champions League. Now, the personal duel between Vini Jr. and Haaland gets a new chapter during the match between Brazil and Norway in the World Cup round of 16.

The current head-to-head favors the Flamengo academy product, who has beaten the Norwegian three times, lost twice, and drawn three more. Therefore, Vinicius Júnior could claim his fourth win over the striker this Sunday (05).

What were those matches between Vini Jr. and Haaland?

That means the Ninho do Urubu graduate has also been more decisive than City’s No. 9. Vinicius Júnior has three goals and three assists, while Haaland has scored four times but has not set up a single teammate in those clashes.

It’s only numbers, but what about Vini Jr.’s performances?

The Brazilian even left Pep Guardiola on his knees by the touchline after dribbling past Fernandinho, the English team’s midfielder. In 2024, for example, the star led Real Madrid’s comeback in Manchester, knocking out the home side in the playoff round.

On that occasion, the English fans taunted the former Flamengo player with a Ballon d’Or tifo celebrating Rodri’s win over Vini. “Stop crying,” the message said. However, the forward silenced the Etihad Stadium by earning Man of the Match honors after providing two assists.

Have Vini and Haaland already faced each other for their national teams?

The round of 16 on Sunday (05) will be the stars’ first meeting for their national teams. After all, Brazil and Norway have not faced each other since 1998. On that occasion, the Europeans won 2-1 in the group stage of the World Cup.

What time do Brazil and Norway play?

The ball starts rolling for the Vini Jr. vs. Haaland clash at MetLife Stadium in the United States at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) on Sunday (05). Coluna do Fla will therefore bring the result of the match with special focus on Flamengo’s players.

Which Flamengo players are involved?

Lucas Paquetá is out of the round of 16 with a left thigh injury. Therefore, Flamengo will be represented by Alex Sandro, Danilo, and Léo Pereira. The trio is available to Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to keep the right back in the starting lineup.

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