Back in October, Vinicius Jr had reacted to his Ballon d’Or disappointment by tweeting in Portuguese, “‘I’ll do it x10 if it’s needed. They’re not ready.” And his display last night suggested he was not kidding.

The display was a dig at Real Madrid's decision to boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius finished behind Rodri in last year's voting. The bold move from City's supporter

Vinicius Junior was mocked throughout Tuesday's Champions League play-off between Manchester City and Real Madrid, but it was the Brazilian who was celebrating come full-time after being spurred on by

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. Manchester City hosted the first leg of a heavyweight play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium as two potential tournament contenders look to preserve their place in the competition.

A MANCHESTER CITY fan group have claimed Tuesday’s Ballon d’Or banner was NOT aimed at Vinicius Jr. The group unfurled the tifo prior to City’s Champions League clash with Real

Vinicius Junior had the last laugh in Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Manchester City, whose fans unfurled a large Ballon d'Or banner before the game.

Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. enjoyed the last laugh on Tuesday, as Los Blancos put Manchester City to the sword at The Etihad.Real of course marked their return to action a short time ago.In the

Vinicius Junior has reacted to Real Madrid's comeback victory over Manchester City in the first leg clash of their Champions League round of 16 play-off.

Vinicius Jr said a Manchester City banner mocking him at the start of the Champions League game at the Etihad motivated him to play better. As the teams came out for the first leg of their play-off, fans in the South Stand held up a giant banner of Rodri clutching the Ballon d'Or and the Oasic lyric 'Stop crying your heart out'.