Real Madrid thrash in Champions League as Vini Jr returns | OneFootball

Vinicius Júnior started for the first time in the Champions League this season

Real Madrid (ESP) visited Kaitat (KAZ) away from home, in a match valid for the second round of the Champions League. With Vinicius Júnior, former Flamengo player, on the field, the Spaniards won 5-0 and continue with a 100% record.

At the 25th minute of the first half, Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid with a penalty. After the break, the French striker extended the lead for the Spanish team and also scored the third goal. Finally, Camavinga and Brahim Díaz sealed the final score.

AND WHAT ABOUT VINI JR?

Vinicius Júnior played for 70 minutes, until he was substituted by Brahim Díaz, who scored the last goal. During that period, the former Flamengo player created one opportunity, missed a chance, and took two shots. He also completed two dribbles.

WHAT'S REAL MADRID'S SITUATION?

With the victory over Kairat in Kazakhstan, Real Madrid reached six points and remains undefeated in the Champions League. In addition, Vinicius Júnior's team has eight wins this season in nine matches played.

AND FLAMENGO?

Thus, Flamengo, Vinicius Júnior's former team, remains focused on the upcoming challenges. That's because the red-and-black team will face Cruzeiro on Thursday (02), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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