Vini Jr on why he did Flamengo’s celebration for Real Madrid in UCL | OneFootball

Vini Jr shone in Real Madrid's (ESP) victory over Manchester City (ENG) away from home

With two goals, Vini Jr was ‘the man’ in Real Madrid's (ESP) 2-1 victory against Manchester City (ENG) in the Champions League round of 16, in England. During the celebration of the first goal, the Flamengo youth product performed the “chororô”, a traditional celebration of the Most Beloved in the classics against Botafogo, directed at the rival fans. When asked about what motivated the gesture, the striker explained.

“Football is very long. Last season, they provoked me and today I could do the celebration I thought was necessary,” said Vini Jr, in an interview with the channel ‘TNT Sports’. The forward was targeted by provocations from Manchester City fans during the match.

WHEN DID VINI JR DO THE CHORORÔ FOR THE FIRST TIME?

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While still playing for Flamengo, Vini Jr did the “chororô” after scoring a stunning goal against Botafogo in 2018, in the Campeonato Carioca. On that occasion, the gesture was a provocation to the rival, who often complains about refereeing whenever they lose the classic.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE PROVOCATION?

In 2024, Rodri from Manchester City won the Ballon d'Or as the best in the world. However, Vini Jr had a magical year, including a Champions League title and a goal in the final against Borussia Dortmund (GER). The award to the Spaniard angered Real Madrid and also irritated the Brazilian.

Last year, Real Madrid and Manchester City faced each other in the Champions League. Then, the English extended banners asking Vini to “stop crying” with a photo of Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or. Therefore, the former Flamengo player did the “chororô” to provoke the eliminated ones, who also returned to intimidate this Tuesday (17).

WHAT WILL BE REAL MADRID'S NEXT GAME IN THE CHAMPIONS?

Now, Real Madrid awaits who will be their opponent in the Champions League quarter-finals. The trend is that it will be Bayern Munich (GER), after all, the Germans won the first leg 6-1 against Atalanta (ITA) away from home. The return match will be this Wednesday (18).

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