Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has this week spoken out on his future with the club.Wide-man Vinícius of course proved himself a star performer once more on Tuesday night, as Real Madrid kicked

Jamie Carragher has hit out at Man City for their “absolutely ridiculous” banner mocking Vinicius Junior ahead of their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Two Erling Haaland goals either side of a Kylian Mbappe strike gave the Citizens a largely deserved lead on 80 minutes – but two bits of poor defensive play allowed Real Madrid to take a one-goal lead into the second leg at the Bernabeu next week.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. Manchester City hosted the first leg of a heavyweight play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium as two potential tournament contenders look to preserve their place in the competition.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior ahead of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday by unfurling a giant banner of Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or. The Spain midfielder was voted the best player in the world last year ahead of Madrid forward Vinicius.

The display was a dig at Real Madrid's decision to boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius finished behind Rodri in last year's voting. The bold move from City's supporter

Vinícius Jr revealed that a pre-match banner celebrating Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win gave him extra motivation to help Real Madrid secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their Champions League play-off first leg.