Vinicius Jr calls for Real Madrid best level against Manchester City

Vinicius Jr has urged Real Madrid to hit their absolute peak when they face Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.

The Brazilian winger stressed that only their strongest version will be enough against a side that has become a familiar and formidable rival in Europe.

“We need our best version because we are playing the round of 16 against a very tough opponent like Manchester City, a team we always face,” he said, acknowledging the scale of the challenge.

Vini pointed to the importance of playing at home, insisting that the energy of the Bernabeu crowd and the backing of the fans can push the team to another level on such a big European night.

“But we are playing at home, with our fans and everyone’s support, which we need a lot. This season, we’ve had difficult matches, but we’ve always brought out our best version, and on Wednesday, we need to do it again,” he added.

For Vinicius, the tie is not just another knockout game, but a moment for Real Madrid to prove once more why they remain one of the continent’s most feared Champions League teams.
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