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Vinicius Junior compared to Pele as Real Madrid star's stunning solo goal vs Borussia Dortmund leaves club legend overcome with 'so many emotions'

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<p>The Brazilian <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/carlo-ancelotti-backs-extraordinary-vinicius-junior-2024-ballon-dor-hat-trick-real-madrid-win-borussia-dortmund-brazilian-respected-spain-racism-issue/bltfc98b63a67aa8cae" target="_blank">was labelled "extraordinary" by his manager</a> in the wake of his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-borussia-dortmund-vinicius-jr-kylian-mbappe/blt7e71f3da90250d23" target="_blank">hat-trick against Dortmund in the Champions League</a>, and Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno also joined in the plaudits. Vinicius' performance was another reminder of why he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-jr-earned-ballon-dor-proven-carry-real-madrid/bltd4ae2f6634107f57" target="_blank">looks set to win the Ballon d'Or</a> next week. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The highlight of the evening was Vinicius' scintillating solo goal that made it 4-2 to Carlo Ancelotti's side. In the 86th minute, he collected the ball inside his own half before sprinting down the left flank, cutting inside and curling a beautiful effort into the bottom corner. The roar from inside the Bernabeu when the ball nestled into the net was electric. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>“He reminded me of Pele," legendary former Real striker Butragueno said. "He scored a magnificent goal. For anyone who loves football, it's worth coming to the Bernabeu to see a player capable of producing plays that evoke so many emotions among us.”</p>

WHAT BUTRAGUENO SAID

<p>The 24-year-old will hope to be just as devastating when Real Madrid take on Barcelona on Saturday evening. Two days later, he's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-junior-already-knows-he-s-won-2024-ballon-d-or-nike-planning-tribute-real-madrid-star-cristiano-ronaldo/blte9ab3f3f7a4ca97a" target="_blank">expected to receive the Ballon d'Or award</a> for the first time in his career. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS JR?

Vinicius Junior compared to Pele as Real Madrid star's stunning solo goal vs Borussia Dortmund leaves club legend overcome with 'so many emotions' | Goal.com Uganda

Vinicius Junior drew comparisons with Brazil legend Pele after his sublime solo goal in Real Madrid&apos;s 5-2 win against Borussia Dortmund.

Vinicius Junior compared to Pele as Real Madrid star&apos;s stunning solo goal vs Borussia Dortmund leaves club legend overcome with &apos;so many emotions&apos;