Vinicius Jr believed he should have been awarded a penalty for Real Madrid near the end of the first half in their clash with Liverpool. The Brazilian winger entered the box and faced Liverpool's full-back, Conor Bradley, in a one-on-one situation.
Vinicius managed to dribble past Bradley, but the Liverpool goalkeeper reacted by lightly slapping him. The Real Madrid forward fell dramatically inside the penalty area, hoping for a penalty decision.
Vinicius was convinced that he deserved a penalty!
Despite the appeal, the referee did not award a penalty. Vinicius Jr ended the first half without any goal contribution and will need to improve in the second half.
The incident highlights Vinicius Jr's frustration after being denied a penalty, underscoring the ongoing battle between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Author's note: Vinicius Jr's penalty claim was a key moment, reflecting the high stakes and intensity of the match.