Milestone Achievement

Vinícius Júnior has set his sights on overtaking Ronaldo Nazário's record as the highest-scoring Brazilian in Real Madrid history after netting his milestone 100th goal during the club's emphatic 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Match Highlights

The match, held at the illustrious Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, saw a brilliant performance from the entire team. Rodrygo opened the scoring with two goals, one of which was assisted by a stunning backheel from Jude Bellingham, before Kylian Mbappé added another to put Madrid up 3-0 at halftime. Vinícius then capped the game with two goals of his own, cementing Madrid's place in the playoffs for the knockout phase of the tournament.

Chasing Ronaldo's Record

With 101 career goals for Madrid across all competitions, Vinícius is now just three goals shy of Ronaldo's remarkable tally of 104. The Brazilian legend achieved this feat during his five-year stint with the club from 2002 to 2007.

Vinícius's Reflections

Expressing his delight, Vinícius stated, "I'm happy to score goals in this shirt. I'm three goals away from Ronaldo, from being the Brazilian with the most goals in this shirt. Let's hope I can score more."

MVP Surprise

In addition to his aspirations for individual records, Vinícius has also been instrumental in Real Madrid's success, contributing to two Champions League titles where he was a standout performer in both finals, along with three La Liga championships. Interestingly, despite being named the MVP of the match against Salzburg, Vinícius admitted he was surprised by the accolade. "I had the feeling that I couldn't play well in the first half. Rodry deserved it, Jude too, and a lot of players. But I'm happy with the win and goals, even when I played badly," he candidly reflected.

Teammate Praise

Fellow teammate Rodrygo praised the influence of Bellingham, highlighting how easy it is to collaborate with the English star. "It's very easy to play with Jude, with the movements he makes, the passes he gives you. The second assist was beautiful; I love playing with him," Rodrygo noted.

Coach's Perspective

Real Madrid's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, addressed the media post-match, downplaying concerns regarding Bellingham’s minor back injury, stating it was "nothing special". He emphasized that while the attacking players are in phenomenal form, there’s a pressing need to refine their defensive strategies. "We don't have any doubts about the players up front," Ancelotti confirmed. "We'll try to fix the rest and improve in every game. The efficiency we have in attack is incredible. We have to fix other things, but we're in good form."

Looking Ahead

With Vinícius Júnior on a trajectory to cement his name in Real Madrid history, fans eagerly await what the future holds for this Brazilian sensation. Will he shatter Ronaldo's record? One thing is for sure—his journey has just begun!