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Ex-Flamengo, Vinicius Júnior played all 90 minutes against Liverpool (ENG)

On Champions League night, Real Madrid (ESP) couldn't hold off Liverpool (ENG) at Anfield, in England. Vinícius Júnior, formerly of Flamengo, started, played the full 90 minutes, and saw the Spanish team defeated by the English side this Tuesday (04), by 1-0.

Liverpool dominated the first half, forcing goalkeeper Courtois to be the standout of the match. However, it was after the break that the English side opened the scoring with Alexis Mac Allister, after an assist from Szoboszlai. Real Madrid tried to react, but without success.

HOW DID VINI PLAY?

Vinicius Júnior started the match but was rarely called upon by the Spanish team. The former Flamengo player received a yellow card, created a great chance, made four key passes, but did not take a shot during his 90 minutes on the field.

WHAT'S REAL MADRID'S SITUATION?

With the defeat, Real Madrid remained at nine points and dropped to fifth place in the Champions League. Liverpool, the winner of the match, closed the gap with the Spanish team. Finally, both teams could still lose positions depending on the results of this Wednesday's (05) round.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, Vinícius Júnior’s former club, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. That’s because the red-and-black team faces São Paulo this Wednesday (05), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about Flamengo’s match against São Paulo. In addition, TV Globo (on free-to-air TV), GETV (on YouTube), and Premiere (via pay-per-view) will broadcast the match at Vila Belmiro.

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