‘It seems easy’ – Vinicius reacts to Real Madrid beating Manchester City | OneFootball

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has said that qualifying for the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League now seems too easy for the team.

“Here we go among the 4 best teams in Europe!!! Once again!!! It seems easy,” wrote the forward on his social media after Real Madrid beat Manchester City 4-3 on penalties.

A nigh of salvation was on the cards as Real Madrid looked to avenge the defeat of the previous season against the champions of England. Although things looked bleak for the record European champions, they held their nerves.

Ultimately, after managing to hold City, the game was forced into penalties where Andriy Lunin denied Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva to send his side through to the last four.

Vinicius picked up a knock

During the added minutes, Vinicius succumbed to the toll of physical exertion after completing a gruelling 50-meter dash, clashing head-to-head with Kyle Walker.

The Brazilian collapsed onto the ground as his body signalled its limits. With a hand on his thigh, he signalled for a substitution, a move already in the works as Lucas Vazquez was poised to enter the field as soon as the ball went out.

It was in the 101st minute that Vinicius reached his breaking point. A promising long ball made him dash forward, engaging in a fierce battle with the English full-back as they approached the penalty area, only to find all avenues blocked.

That final burst of energy pushed Vinicius to his brink, resulting in a collapse from sheer exhaustion.

Walker and Ederson approached, expressing concern for their fellow professional. In a graceful display of sportsmanship, they assisted him to his feet before he made his way to the bench.

Meanwhile, medical staff attended to the Brazilian star as his pointed gestures indicated discomfort in his thigh—whether from strain or fatigue remains to be seen.

With a pivotal match against Barcelona looming on Sunday at the Bernabeu, the outcome remains uncertain.