Brazilian Vinícius Junior of Real Madrid, named Man of the Match against Manchester City (1-2) for his brace, admitted he missed 'many' chances in the game but also pointed out that winning the match was 'very important' for the team's confidence.
'It's a very important match for our confidence. From the beginning of the season we have had many good games, but we have not controlled the game as much as in this tie. It was a difficult match against a great team and a great coach, but we knew what we had to do. We have won, we are through to the quarter-finals,' he said.
'We took our opportunities. Today I also told him, but he gave me all the confidence,' noted the Brazilian forward.
Additionally, the Brazilian explained his celebration of the first goal in front of Manchester City fans, who last season dedicated a banner to him telling him to 'stop crying' for losing the Ballon d'Or. And a year later, 'Vini' dedicated a gesture simulating crying back to them.
'Football is good because it always gives you another chance.'
