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The UEFA Champions League semi-finals will be played between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid is getting ready to play the most crucial game of the season against Bayern Munich.
Not only does a victory enhance Real Madrid’s prospects of winning the coveted Champions League trophy, but it also increases the players’ chances of receiving individual honors for their exceptional performance.
Vinicius Jr., who also played an extremely important part in Real Madrid’s win in La Liga, is one of the stars that is spearheading the push for Real Madrid in the Champions League.
There are just a few steps left before earning the Ballon d’Or.
Vinicius has been an indispensable member of Real Madrid, as he has been responsible for all of the club’s accomplishments, including goals, assists, and leapfrogging his side to victory, having already won the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga.
In point of fact, the Brazilian superstar has reached a new scoring best this season by scoring 21 goals and providing 11 assists from only 35 games played throughout the season. Taking into account the total number of minutes played, he contributes 0.69 goals and 0.3 assists on average, which is equivalent to almost one goal (0.99) every complete match.
Vinicius is in his element when he is competing on a grand scale, especially in the Champions League. It has not been possible for anybody to have been more involved in goals over the course of the last three seasons, with 31 contributions. Additionally, no one has produced more assists (15), critical passes (66), or successful dribbles (101).
In addition, the challenging winger is growing closer and closer to winning the Ballon d’Or this year as a result of his accomplishments up to this point.
Potential competitors
Vinicius’ chances of winning the Ballon d’Or trophy are likely to increase if he is victorious in the most prestigious club championship. This is because the Ballon d’Or award is often given less weight to individual achievements than it does to collective ones.
On the other hand, the rivalry for the Ballon d’Or is usually fierce, and players like as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham are also in the running for the championship.
A great deal of praise has been heaped upon Bellingham as a result of his outstanding performances in the middle of the field for Real Madrid, which have shown his leadership and his ability to score goals.
During this time, Mbappe’s success with both Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team ensures that he remains at the head of the award race.
If both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are able to make it to Wembley, it may result in a competition that has an impact on the winner of the prize. It would be very important for Vinicius to play a significant role in the matches that build up to and during this hypothetical final in order to convince voters.
However, the next European Championships will also need to be taken into consideration, since the winner of the Ballon d’Or is partly determined by the results of international competitions.
