Vini Jr Shines, Sets Club UCL Assist Mark as Real Madrid Rout Monaco 6-1

Overview

• Real Madrid overwhelmed Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Vinícius Júnior scoring and supplying two assists as Kylian Mbappé struck twice.
• With 30 assists in the competition for the club, Vinícius became Real Madrid’s all-time UEFA Champions League assist leader.
• The victory lifted Madrid to 15 points in the league phase, leaving them well placed to secure direct passage to the round of 16 before their Jan. 28 trip to Benfica.
• Coach Álvaro Arbeloa publicly backed Vinícius and supported the winger’s recent proposal to fine players for lateness, reinforcing his status in the squad.
• Post-match, Vinícius addressed the recent jeers, denied any role in Xabi Alonso’s dismissal, and said he trusts president Florentino Pérez regarding his contract.