Vinicius Junior reflects on Real Madrid's dramatic comeback victory

The Spanish giants trailed 2-0 at half-time but stormed back in the second half, with the Brazilian forward playing a crucial role.

Reflecting on the dramatic turnaround, Vinicius praised the unwavering support of the Bernabeu crowd, saying, "We believe in ourselves. At home, with our fans, anything is possible.

"At half-time, we knew if we scored the first goal, we'd get back into the game."

He also admitted that the team needed to start stronger, warning, "We need to improve or the manager won't last."

Manager Carlo Ancelotti's tactical adjustments at half-time were pivotal, shifting the team's formation and energising the players.

Vinicius acknowledged the impact, stating, "The manager always makes things easier for us. We changed our approach, and this competition is ours to win again."

Vinicius, now 24, expressed his long-term commitment to Real Madrid, saying, "I want to give back to this club that has given me everything." He described the fans' chants as a "dream come true" and cherished scoring in front of them.

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admitted Real Madrid were under pressure in the first half. "They created too many chances, and we needed to improve," Courtois said.

He emphasised the importance of their defensive intensity in the second half: "We pressed better, man-to-man, and that changed the game."

Real Madrid's comeback was capped by Vinicius' brilliance, but Courtois stressed the need for a stronger start in future matches: "We can't allow those chances again. We need to start games like we finished today."

This thrilling victory keeps Real Madrid's Champions League hopes alive, with Vinicius proving once again why he's one of the world's most exciting talents.

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