The Brazilian winger was taunted by Manchester City fans before the game, but put in a man of the match performance to give his side the advantage.

Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time winner saw Real Madrid twice come from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.

Man City fans goaded Real Madrid for Rodri beating Vinícius Júnior to the Ballon d'Or. It's not the first time a tifo was used to troll the opposition.

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. has aimed a subtle dig back in the direction of the group of Manchester City supporters who took aim at him during this week’s meeting between the sides.The

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr was taunted by Manchester City fans during the first leg of the Champions League knockout playoffs at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, February The Champions League clash between two European rivals filled with thrill,

Vinícius Jr revealed that a pre-match banner celebrating Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win gave him extra motivation to help Real Madrid secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their Champions League play-off first leg.

City fans unveiled a giant tifo before the dramatic 3-2 Champions League play-off first leg defeat, depicting Rodri collecting the Ballon d'Or award, with a message reading: 'Stop crying your heart out.