Vinícius Junior, 24 years old, made his debut as captain of Real Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Real Sociedad, which ended in a 0-1 victory for his team. The Brazilian player expressed his excitement for this very special moment for both him and his family, considering all the challenges overcome to reach this point.
"It is something very special to be able to play here for such a long time and at 24 years old to play my first match as captain. It is very special for me and for my family, after all we have been through to get here," he stated on RealmadridTV. Vinícius highlighted the unexpected experience of being captain and the importance of the victory with Endrick's goal.
The player pointed out that the team is reaching its best level at the most opportune moment of the season, just in the matches they love to play the most. Additionally, he expressed his desire to continue accumulating matches at Real Madrid and to make history at the club. "In the next match, I will reach 300 matches, but I already want 400 and 500 and to make history at this club," he added.
Vinícius analyzed Real Madrid's victory at Reale Arena and praised the moment the team is experiencing. He highlighted the good performance on the field, both in attack and defense, following the coach's instructions. Finally, he expressed his happiness at leading the "best club in the world" as captain in the Copa del Rey semifinals.
