Vinicius, the forward, scored the only goal in the Champions League final on the morning of May 29, 2022, helping Real Madrid defeat Liverpool 1-0. It was a close-range tap-in from a precise cross by Valverde

That goal helped Real Madrid secure their 14th Champions League title, making them the most successful team in the competition, with twice as many titles as the second-placed team, Milan. Carlo Ancelotti also became the most successful coach in the history of the tournament, having won four titles in 2003, 2007 (both with Milan), 2014, and 2022 (both with Real). In his first season back, Ancelotti guided Real to a double triumph, winning both La Liga and the Champions League.

The decisive moment in the final came in the 59th minute, following a series of quick one-touch passes by Real Madrid. Casemiro played a long ball out to the right flank for Federico Valverde to run onto inside the penalty area. Valverde delivered a powerful cross to the far post, where Vinicius made a lightning-quick run to calmly slot the ball into the empty net. The movement of the Brazilian forward was perfectly timed, avoiding the offside trap and ensuring the goal was rightfully awarded.

This was Vinicius’ fourth goal in the Champions League this season, but it was the most important one. The Brazilian forward only had one shot in this match, but it was enough to sink Liverpool.

In the stands, fireworks immediately lit up the section dedicated to Real Madrid fans. The spectators started to celebrate and sing until the end of the match. However, they had several heart-stopping moments with the chances created by Liverpool. Nevertheless, all of the English club’s shots were denied by the hands of Thibaut Courtois

Indeed, Vinicius is still very young, and with his talent, he is certainly poised to become a cornerstone, if not an indispensable part, of Real Madrid.