If there is a heavy shirt in world football, with the exception of the Brazilian team, it is certainly Real Madrid’s – especially when it comes to the UEFA Champions League. What was seen last Wednesday (08), at the Santiago Bernabéu, borders on the unbelievable. And what’s worse, it wasn’t the first time.
Just like in 2022, Real won at home, with a lightning turnaround and an unlikely hero. Now, however, in addition to the 15th cup, a victory in the London decision could earn Vinícius Jr. the ‘Golden Ball’ award, especially being coached by the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
If he wins the Champions League, Vini Jr is a big favorite for the Ballon d’Or
The last Brazilian to achieve this feat was Kaká, also led by the Italian coach, when both played for Milan. Almost two decades later, another Tupiniquim athlete can return to the highest position in FIFA’s individual awards. To do this, it will be necessary for Vini Jr. to win the Champions League.
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One of the best on the field against Bayern Munich, in the semi-final of the continental tournament, the Spanish club’s number 7 has been stealing the show this season. Fundamental in the anticipated victory of LaLiga, the Spanish Championship, Vini has 21 goals and 12 assists in 36 matches so far.
According to a survey carried out by the portal ‘Sala 12’, on his profile on the old Twitter, now X, Carlo Ancelotti is the only coach in history to have four players win the Ballon d’Or being coached by him. Are they:
- 2004: Andriy Shevchenko (Milan)
- 2007: Kaká (Milan)
- 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real)
- 2022: Benzema (Real Madrid)
