Vini Jr., Player of the Match: "I try to give my all for this club that has given me so much"
“The last few days have been tough because of the boos and everything that’s been said about me,” reflected the forward, who delivered a standout performance.
Vini Jr. was named Player of the Match in the clash between Real Madrid and Monaco after a brilliant display at the Bernabéu. He dominated the left wing, set up Mbappé and Mastantuono for two goals, and smashed a stunning strike into the top corner himself in the 63rd minute to make it 5-0. After the match, he expressed his joy: “We were very focused from the off, moving the ball from side to side. Whenever I can get on the ball, they're my best moments.”
“The last few days have been very tough for all my teammates and especially for me, because of the boos and everything that’s been said about me. I’m always in the spotlight, and I don’t want to be there for things off the pitch, I want to be there for what I do on it and for everything I’ve done for this club. But the demands are very high, and I have to deliver every day. I won’t always be at my best technically, but I try to give my all for this club that has given me so much.”
Team’s dazzling display
“It's very easy to play with Mbappé and all the players we have here. We have a very good connection and we have to continue like this. At home, we have to have the support of the fans so that everything can get back to normal. We all want to win and, if we're together, we're going to do great things this season.”
On his goal
“It was a great moment. I'd given a lot of assists and all my teammates told me I had to score. It's important to have the confidence of my teammates, we're a family. If we're at our best, we can win big things this season.”