FIFA Intercontinental Cup: Vinicius Jr Produces Breathtaking Assist for Mbappe, Video
- Vinicius Junior produced a sensational assist for Kylian Mbappe in the build-up to Real Madrid's goal against Pachuca
- The 24-year-old was in Real Madrid's lineup 24 hours after winning the FIFA The Best Award on Tuesday night
- Vini edged out competition from Rodri and teammate Jude Bellingham to clinch the coveted prize
Fresh off his triumph as FIFA The Best Men’s Player, Vinicius Junior delivered a moment of brilliance in Real Madrid’s Intercontinental Cup final victory over Pachuca.
The Brazilian winger showcased his flair and vision with a sensational assist that left fans and pundits alike in awe.
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Vinicius stunning assist, Mbappe's goal
The magic unfolded in the 37th minute. Picking up a precise pass from Jude Bellingham, Vinicius controlled the ball effortlessly and set the stage for an iconic sequence.
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Channelling his inner Ronaldo Nazario, he executed signature stepovers, glided past the goalkeeper with a deft body feint, and unselfishly teed up Kylian Mbappe.
The French captain applied a clinical finish, completing a move that epitomised teamwork and individual brilliance, per Bolavip.
According to MadridXtra, Vinicius' assist was his 13th direct goal involvement in 12 final appearances for Los Blancos.
He added gloss to the scoreline after Rodrygo doubled Madrid's lead later in the game. Madrid ran out 3-0 winners to clinch the Intercontinental Cup.
Fans react to Vinicius' sublime assist
The assist quickly became the talk of the football world, igniting social media with admiration.
@nklaw declared:
"Naah Vinicius is indeed the BEST."
@YKalongo68775 expressed sheer delight:
"Stop that, Vini stop."
Meanwhile, @attachee33 took a jab at detractors, sarcastically remarking:
"But Vini is selfish 🤡🤡."
While his pace and dribbling have always stood out, his ability to read the game and prioritise the team’s success is a testament to his maturity.
Moments like these validate his recent award and solidify his place among the game’s elite.
Kaka's moving tribute to Vinicius
In a separate report, Briefly News highlighted Kaka’s moving tribute to Vinicius Junior after the latter’s triumph at the FIFA The Best Awards.
The Real Madrid forward became the sixth Brazilian to claim the prestigious accolade and the first since Ricardo Kaka.
Kaka’s homage went beyond football, celebrating the young star’s unwavering resilience.
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