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Vinicius Júnior scored Real Madrid’s (ESP) only goal in the match

Real Madrid (ESP) defeated Manchester City (ENG) 2-1 this Tuesday (17th) and advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals. Vinicius Júnior, former Flamengo player, scored both goals for the Spanish side and secured their spot among the tournament’s top eight.

At 20 minutes into the first half, Vinicius Júnior took a shot, but Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva handled the ball inside the box. As a result, the referee awarded a penalty, and the former Flamengo player converted it at the 22nd minute.

Even with one player less, Manchester City still managed to keep the match balanced against Real Madrid. At 41 minutes of the first half, Haaland equalized for the English side. However, Vinicius Júnior dashed the English team’s hopes by scoring in stoppage time of the second half.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

With their qualification for the quarterfinals, Real Madrid now awaits their next opponent. The Spanish team will face the winner of the clash between Bayern Munich (GER) and Atalanta (ITA). In the first leg, the Germans won 6-1.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, Vinicius Júnior’s former club, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. The red-and-black club will face Remo on Thursday (19th), at Maracanã, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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