Vinicius Jr targets Bayern Munich as Real Madrid enter best phase of season

Vinicius Jr believes Real Madrid are hitting their stride at exactly the right time after crushing Manchester City 5-1 on aggregate to reach the 2025/26 Champions League quarterfinals.

Asked if that performance could be a springboard for the rest of the campaign, he was emphatic: “YES. The best part of the season is upon us. We will be Champions this year? That’s why we’re playing, we want it, let’s see.”

With Bayern Munich almost certain to be Madrid’s next opponent, holding a 6-1 first-leg lead over Atalanta, Vini Jr is already relishing the prospect of another heavyweight European clash. “Bayern is our rival for the quarterfinals? LET’S GO AT THEM,” he declared, sending a clear message of confidence to both his teammates and future opponents.

The Brazilian forward has been central to Madrid’s Champions League push this season and his words reflect a dressing room that feels ready for the decisive months ahead.

For Vinicius, this stage is where legacies are built, and he appears determined to drive Real Madrid towards yet another European crown.
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