Real Madrid delivered a spectacular night at the Santiago Bernabéu with a convincing 6–1 victory over Monaco, but the main spotlight of the match belonged to Vinicius Junior.
The Brazilian star was the absolute protagonist, scoring one goal and providing two assists in a performance that once again confirmed his status as one of the most decisive players in European football. Initially whistled by a section of the fans, Vinicius managed to turn those whistles into applause through his electrifying play and direct impact on the result.
In addition to his decisive contribution to the emphatic win, the 23-year-old also achieved a historic personal milestone.
With his two assists against Monaco, Vinicius Junior reached a total of 30 assists in the UEFA Champions League, climbing to eighth place on the list of the competition’s all-time top assist providers.
Top 10 assist providers in UEFA Champions League history:
Cristiano Ronaldo – 42 assists
Ángel Di María – 41 assists
Lionel Messi – 40 assists
Neymar – 33 assists
Kevin De Bruyne – 31 assists
Ryan Giggs – 31 assists
Xavi Hernández – 30 assists
Vinicius Junior – 30 assists
Thomas Müller – 30 assists
Karim Benzema – 29 assists
Vinicius Junior’s rise into this elite list highlights not only his individual talent, but also the maturity he has gained in recent years while wearing the Real Madrid shirt
. With his current form and young age, the Brazilian has every opportunity to climb even higher in this historic ranking in the years to come.
