Newspapers see Vini ‘evaporated’ and ‘decaffeinated’ in defeat

The lackluster performance of Vini Jr in Liverpool 1×0 Real Madrid, a Champions League match played today at Anfield, became one of the highlights of the Spanish newspapers after the game. The Brazilian failed to produce standout moments amidst an individual battle with English right-back Bradley. How was the aftermath? ‘When he wanted, he couldn’t. At the beginning, he tried to rely on dribbling and attempted, unsuccessfully, to score. When he could, he missed, as in some isolated opportunities against Bradley. He didn’t manage. Decaffeinated,’ said the Madrid-based newspaper As. Real Madrid focused their attacks on the left side, with Vini testing the young Bradley. He quickly realized it would not be an easy task. In one of the duels, Vini had to chase the opponent and received a yellow card, reported the Madrid-based newspaper Marca. Real Madrid struggled to create danger, with only a few flashes of individual skill from the Brazilian. It was challenging for him to get past Bradley, who marked him closely throughout the match. In the first half, Vini was active, but in the second, he was completely subdued,’ mentioned the Barcelona-based newspaper Sport. He engaged in a fierce battle with fullback Bradley but did not allow the young Northern Irishman any breathing space. The night even saw him receive a yellow card,’ highlighted the Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo.