In Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Salzburg, Vinícius Jr. delivered a standout performance that not only ended his recent slump but also rekindled memories of one of the most iconic assists in the club’s history.
The Brazilian opened the scoring and later set up Fede Valverde with a spectacular backheel assist that immediately evoked comparisons to Guti’s legendary pass to Karim Benzema against Deportivo La Coruña in 2009. That backheel, famously dubbed “El tacón de Dios” (“God’s backheel”), has remained etched in the memory of Madridistas for its creativity, timing, and brilliance.
Vinícius’s assist, executed with precision and flair, drew applause from fans inside Lincoln Financial Field and quickly went viral among supporters online. For many, the gesture symbolized not only his individual resurgence but also a continuation of the club's rich tradition of audacious playmaking.
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