Vinicius Jr was breathtaking for Real Madrid in their 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League.
Vinicius Jr In Pole Position To Claim The 2024 Ballon d’Or Award After Illuminating The Santiago Bernabeu
The Brazilian further strengthened his position as a favorite for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award with his sublime performance in the clash, as he netted a hat-trick at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid Vs Borussia Dortmund
Two quick-fire goals from Borussia Dortmund via Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens in the 30th and 34th minute saw Real Madrid trailing at the break in front of their fans and needing to put up a resounding showing in the second period.
Los Blancos sure did respond emphatically, as they displayed their superiority over Nuri Sahin’s side.
Antonio Rudiger halved the deficit for Real Madrid on the hour mark before Vinicius Jr brought Carlo Ancelotti’s side back on level terms 2 minutes later.
Lucas Vazquez completed the comeback for the hosts, scoring with about 7 minutes of action in normal time left to play.
Vinicius poked Los Merengues further ahead with a remarkable solo effort in the 86th minute, before securing his hat-trick through another fantastic solo effort deep into added time.
Vinicius Jr bagged his hat-trick in 31 minutes and his commanding performance has helped to justify why he is touted by many as the potential recipient of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
The 24-year-old has scored a whopping 8 goals and provided 7 assists in 14 appearances for Real Madrid this campaign.
Vinicius Jr Touted To Win The 2024 Ballon d’Or Award
In September 2024, reports made known that Vinicius Jr would be claiming the Ballon d’Or award for the calendar year, and certainly, his performance in the past one-and-a-half years has proved why he will likely claim the prize.
Following his magnificent showing against Borussia Dortmund, Vinicius Jr will turn his attention to El Clasico, with Real Madrid scheduled to trade tackles with Barcelona on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Vinicius Jr will be hoping to deliver a phenomenal performance against Los Blancos’ perennial rivals ahead of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony which will take place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 28, 2024.
Who Is Vinicius Jr?
He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left winger or forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
The attacker, who was born on July 12, 2000, is considered one of the best players in the world, and he is known for his pace and dribbling ability.
Vinicius Jr Net Worth, Salary, And Market Value?
Vinicius Jr’s net worth is estimated to be within the region of €30 million – €55 million, and he earns over €300,000 per week at Real Madrid.
His market value has been pegged at €200 million by Transfermkt.
Vinicius Jr Career Stats
The Brazilian forward has scored 105 goals and provided 87 assists in 347 club appearances across all competitions.
Internationally, Vinicius has made 35 appearances for Brazil, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists across all competitions.
Vinicius Jr’s Achievements
He has won several trophies thus far in his career, including; 3 La Liga titles, 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, and 2 FIFA Club World Cups.
