Champions League: Vinicius Junior ‘Worships’ Toni Kroos After Sumptuous Assist vs Bayern Munich

• Vinicius Junior acknowledged Toni Kroos' sublime pass with great respect
• The Brazilian's symbolic gesture was in honour of his teammate's brilliance
• He scored twice as Real Madrid sealed a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich

Vinicius Junior took a moment to acknowledge Toni Kroos' brilliance after the latter provided an exceptional assist during Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg clash against Bayern Munich.

Kroos delivered a sublime pass from deep, perfectly finding Vinicius' run, allowing the Brazilian winger to calmly slot home the game's opening goal.

Despite Bayern's early dominance and scoring opportunities, it was Real Madrid who struck first, showcasing their quality with a swift and lethal counterattack initiated by Kroos' precision pass.

The pinpoint delivery from the experienced German midfielder earned accolades from various quarters, including Vini himself, who expressed gratitude for the assist in a memorable manner, as noted by Eurosport.

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Vinicius appreciates Toni Kroos' sublime assist

In a video circulating on social media platforms, sighted by Sports Brief, the Real Madrid No.7 can be seen returning to the halfway line after scoring.

Upon spotting Kroos, he performed a respectful bow, accompanied by a warm smile and applause, acknowledging the significance of the pass.

In response to Vini's gesture, Kroos reciprocated with appreciation, embracing his teammate and sharing a moment of mutual respect.

It was a touching display of camaraderie and recognition between two key figures in Real Madrid's formidable lineup.

What happened after Vinicius' opening goal?

According to the BBC, Leroy Sane, who had been a thorn in the flesh of Madrid's defence all evening, unleashed a powerful shot inside the near post, equalising Vinicius' early goal.

England's captain, Harry Kane, then converted a penalty, confidently beating goalkeeper Andriy Lunin early in the second half. The penalty was awarded after Jamal Musiala was brought down by Lucas Vazquez in the box.

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Vinicius ensured the La Liga leaders returned from Munich with a draw by calmly converting another penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after Kim Min-jae fouled Rodrygo de Goes.

Bellingham tries to disrupt Harry Kane

During Bayern Munich's match against Real Madrid on Tuesday, April 30, Jude Bellingham tried to disrupt Harry Kane's concentration by whispering something in his ear, as reported by Sports Brief.

However, Kane remained composed and successfully converted the subsequent penalty kick, scoring his 43rd goal of the season across all competitions.