UEFA's official website announced that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has been named the Champions League Player of the Week. This decision was once again confirmed by fans' votes and the level of impact in the game.
The Brazilian star was a decisive figure for his team in the match against Monaco: he scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists, making a significant contribution to the resounding victory. In short, he pressed the "button" on the field - the game went to full speed.
The competition in the voting was fierce
The competition for the weekly prize was very intense. During the voting process, Vinicius defeated the following candidates:
- Athletic midfielder Robert Navarro - played a key role in the crucial 3-2 victory against Atalanta, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.
- Barcelona player Fermin Lopez scored a brace against Slavia Prague, securing a 4-2 victory.
- Sporting forward Luis Suarez scored a brace against PSG and contributed to the 2-1 victory.
That is, it's not an "easy voice": everyone had a big impact on their game, but this time the "wow-effect" was on Vinicius's side.
Season statistics are also talking
For information, this season in Europe's most prestigious competition, Vinicius has appeared in 7 matches, scoring 1 goal and providing 5 assists. These numbers tell one thing: he is becoming a player not just for "beautiful dribbling," but for decisions that bring results.
Moreover, in the Champions League, every detail has a price. And Vinicius is one of the players who is currently turning these details into "real" points.
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