Vinicius Junior will be one of the main focuses of the cameras and the spotlight at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki on Wednesday's European Super Cup. His 2021-2022 season performances have been of a high quality and he has seen himself becoming one of the key players of Madrid at such a young age. His goal in Paris is the one that has Madrid in contention for the title against Eintracht Frankfurt. Everyone is interested to see if the Brazilian will restart from where he concluded.
Speaking for UEFA’s official media just like his boss and his compatriot Rodrygo, he said: "It's very important to try to win as many games as possible, especially if you want to win in competitions as important as the Super Cup. We will do everything we can to achieve the first silverware that comes along in the season."
The youngster also said that such a winners' mentality is what feeds into the Real Madrid's mentality as a whole: “It's right in the DNA of this club and this shirt: to always go out for the important games, players who know how to face those days. That was the key last season. Some games were emotional rollercoasters where everything seemed to go our way. The game against City at the Bernabeu. In two minutes Rodrygo came on and scored two goals that took us to the final. The most important moment of the competition, I think, was that one".
The Champions League is at the very heart of that Real Madrid DNA and Vinicius believes that it could be a springboard for further success: "It was a very important moment for us, for me, for the whole team. After a great season, we had to finish it with a victory in the final. I always say that I have about 15 years left in my career and I don't know when my next final will be. That's why I had to enjoy it to the full”.
He added: "Scoring the winning goal was a unique feeling. There is not much to say, to write about, to talk about what it feels like. Only people who have experienced it, who have experienced football as we did last season, know how important it is and how happy it makes you”.
The forward also paid tribute to his Boss Carlo Ancelotti, who he believes was crucial to the success. "He knew how to get the best out of us. He is very kind and treats us like his children. He gives us peace of mind and confidence. And then there's his great work in preparing for the games", he explained.
But for the confident forward, this is just the beginning and he is hoping for more silverware. “I admire the players who have achieved so much at this club, the biggest in the world. Of course, I want to keep winning here and play for a long time to win as much as they have. To win five or six Champions League titles and be as influential as some of the best players who have worn the Madrid shirt”, he concluded.
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