Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up with his thoughts – albeit limited – on Etihad Stadium fans’ pre-match banner against Real Madrid.The Premier League champions welcomed the

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.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has admitted that Manchester City ’s pre-match banner mocking his Ballon d’Or loss gave him extra motivation to perform in their Champions League clash. The Brazilian forward played a key role in Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium, proving his worth when it mattered most.