"We are Real Madrid and can produce magic again"- Vinicius

Vinicius Jr says he is optimistic Real Madrid’s deficit in the UEFA Champions League against Arsenal can be reversed, insisting the club has produced many magic nights in the past and will likely repeat that.

On Tuesday night in London, Arsenal hammered current holders Real with a dominant 3-0 win which could have been more if not for the brilliance of Thibaut Courtois away from home.

Madrid’s attackers failed to rise to the occasion, yet Vinicius insists that the quarter-final tie is far from over, considering the historic moments that have been produced in return-legs in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“No excuses. Bad game. We must improve and fight at the Bernabeu. Magic things already happened at our home and for sure, we can do it again because we are Real Madrid”, he wrote on Instagram.

Ancelotti’s men have a huge job on their hands next Wednesday at home. However, they will be taking it one game at a time, focused on securing an away victory at Alaves this weekend in La Liga before that big game at home.

Vinicius Junior has been a key figure for Real Madrid in the Champions League this season, scoring seven goals in 11 appearances.

In all competitions, the silky Brazilian has netted 19 and added 14 assists in 43 matches according to Transfermarkt.