Footage Emerges As Social Media Goes ‘Gaga’ on Madrid’s Free, Flowing and Champagne Football Against Shakhtar

• Real Madrid left social media users drooling over their sublime link-up play, which gave birth to Vinicius Junior's match-winner against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night
• Most online commentators reckoned Madrid's second goal was reminiscent of prime Barcelona under Pep Guardiola
• The eventual goal scored by Vini Junior proved to be the match-winner as Los Blancos maintained their unblemished start to the Champions League after three games

Real Madrid left online commentators drooling over their brand of football during their Champions League tie against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The reigning holders of Europe's premier club competition maintained their 100 per cent start to the defence of their crown with a narrow win over the Ukrainian giants.

Goals from Brazilian forwards Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes were more than enough to hand Los Blancos their third win on the trot in Group F.

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Despite their convincing victory on Wednesday night, it was their Barcelona-esque build-up to Vinicius' match-winner which has got fans talking.

How Madrid's liquid football gave birth to a beautiful team goal?

Karim Benzema dropped to the centre circle to restart the attack for Madrid after shrugging off a challenge from a Shakhtar defender before locating Valverde.

The Uruguayan found Rodrygo with a one-time pass, who, after controlling the ball, played a give-and-go with Benzema to cut open the defence of Shakhtar before releasing Vinicius into space.

Receiving the ball from his compatriot, Vini coolly planted the ball beyond the reach of the onrushing Donetsk goalkeeper.

How did online commentators react to Madrid's awesome team goal?

@IsmailS63725527 simply tweeted:

"Talents."

@CiaranFlaherty8 wrote:

"Prime Barcelona flashbacks."

@Maliqo added:

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"Second goal for Madrid, woww what a beautiful team players goal."

@SocrFutbolForum described Madrid's goal as:

"Liquid futbol."

@ka66yyap succinctly described the goal as:

"Sensual team goal by Madrid, beautiful link-up play."

Vinicius Junior's ridiculous piece of skill leaves two Shakhtar defenders 'gasping for breath'

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has demonstrated he is one of the best in world football when it comes to the sweet art of dribbling.

The 22-year-old is absolutely electrifying with the ball at his feet, making it difficult for many defenders to stop him when he's in full force in recent times.

The Brazil international has also added goals and assists to his game since Carlo Ancelotti took to the helm last season, but his biggest weapons are still his skill moves and dribbles.