In a spectacular display of skill and celebration, Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. took center stage in the Spanish Super Cup Final against Barcelona, leaving the Al-Awwal Park crowd in Riyadh roaring with delight. The Brazilian forward not only showcased his prowess on the field but also paid homage to his idol, former Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, with a rendition of Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration.
The electrifying moment occurred in the seventh minute of the match when Vinicius broke into the distinctive “Siuuu” leap, swivel, and landing, captivating the audience and even catching the attention of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was in attendance for the clash. Vinicius’ admiration for Ronaldo was evident as he expressed in the post-match press conference, “I did the Siu celebration for Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s my idol.”
Vinicius went on to deliver a stellar performance, netting a first-half hat-trick that played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s commanding 4-1 victory over Barcelona. Despite his recent return from a lengthy injury absence, Vinicius displayed remarkable agility and precision, opening the scoring in the seventh minute after a brilliant assist from Jude Bellingham. His second goal came from a well-executed breakaway, assisted by Rodrygo, and the third was a confidently converted penalty kick after being fouled by Araujo.
The match showcased Vinicius’ resilience and determination, having returned to the pitch after a November injury sustained during a World Cup qualifier with Brazil. While Barcelona’s Lewandowski managed to pull one back for his team in the 33rd minute, Madrid maintained control throughout the rest of the game. Rodrygo sealed the victory for Real Madrid with a goal in the 64th minute, capitalizing on a deflected pass by Vinicius inside the area.
Vinicius expressed his joy and gratitude towards the team and the support from Saudi fans, stating, “I’m so happy with this team; we’re doing special things at Real Madrid, and Saudi people always show me their love.” The victory not only solidified Real Madrid’s dominance in the Spanish Super Cup but also marked a triumphant return for Vinicius Jr., who left an indelible mark on the match and endeared himself to fans worldwide.