Vinicius Jr.: Real Madrid Will Win Champions League Despite Inter Challenge

Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid's vice-captain, asserted his team's ambition to lift the Champions League trophy this season, emphasizing the squad's readiness to achieve the title despite the challenges faced by the team's performance in the past two seasons. In statements released by the royal club, Jr. expressed his hope for securing the 16th title, stating: "I hope the sixteenth title comes. We are ready for it. It is our tournament. We have not performed well for two years. Our first goal is to be among the top eight teams. We are always excited for the Champions League. This season will be different from the last two seasons in the Champions League, and we will win it." The Brazilian player clarified that Champions League matches possess a special and distinct character, confirming Real Madrid's readiness to face Inter in the team's opening match of the league stage this season. Vinicius continued, noting: "Whenever the Champions League comes, it's different. We are ready for this match against a big team that will force us to give a lot. Inter is a very strong team physically, and they defend with five defenders, which usually puts us in difficulties, but the coach has prepared everything. We have some absences, and this makes things difficult for us, but we will all go out strong, and we hope to be able to present this great bond with the fans during these matches." Jr. classified his two decisive goals in the Champions League finals, which led his team to triumph against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, as the "most important" in his career. He concluded by saying: "They are the two most important goals in my life. It is something that remains in history. Many players score goals, but few score in finals. And doing that with the biggest club in the world is something neither the fans nor I will forget."