Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the 3rd round of the UEFA Champions League in the early morning of October 23rd, with Vinicius scoring a hat-trick. CBS Sports' match commentator Carragher spoke highly of Vinicius, calling him "the best player in the world".
In his comments, Carragher said, "Real Madrid keep believing that they have signed the best player in world football today in Mbappe, but in reality, they may be overlooking the fact that the real best player in the world has been playing for them, and that is Vinicius."
In this game, Vinicius not only scored a hat trick, but also showed a well-rounded offensive game. He finished the game with 7 shots, 4 of which were on goal, in addition to 12 crossing attempts, 5 of which were successful. On the passing side of the ball, Vinicius also made two key passes, while contributing to six successful scrambles on the ground on the defensive end. With such an outstanding performance, Vinicius deservedly won the official Champions League Player of the Match award.
So far this season, Vinicius has made 14 appearances for Real Madrid, including 13 starts, scoring 8 goals and delivering 5 assists. Such figures prove that he has become an indispensable member of the Real Madrid squad. It's worth noting that Vinicius' contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027, which is good news for Real Madrid as they can look forward to the youngster continuing to contribute to the team's excellent performances in the coming years.
Vinicius' outstanding performance has also sparked heated debates among fans and media. Many fans have said that Vinicius has grown into a top player, his speed and breakthrough ability make it difficult for opponents to guard. The media has also highly praised Vinicius, believing that he has the potential to become the best player in the world.
The growth of Vinicius has certainly been a huge asset for Real Madrid. With the addition of Mbappe hanging in the balance, Real Madrid need to rely on their current players even more to stay competitive. And Vinicius' outstanding performance has undoubtedly injected strong confidence into the team, giving them the confidence to continue to achieve good results in future matches.
