Copa America: Neymar's Crazy Reaction to Vinicius Junior Goals vs Paraguay Goes Viral

• Real Madrid superstar, Vinicius Jr, was pivotal in Brazil's 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Copa America on Saturday
• The Ballon d'Or contender netted a brace to help his side secure the three points much to the excitement of Neymar in the stands
• The Al-Hilal star was not selected for the tournament due to a knee injury but took some time to pay tribute to Vini Jr

Football fans were thrilled to see Neymar's reaction to Vinicius Jr's goal during their Copa America 2024 match against Paraguay.

The Real Madrid forward scored twice, securing the Selecao's first win in the tournament after two games.

Neymar, currently in the USA as a fan due to an ACL and meniscus injury he sustained in November while playing for Brazil, is nearing a return to fitness but was not selected for the squad.

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In their opener against Costa Rica, Brazil struggled, and Vinicius Jr faced significant criticism for not leading the team to victory.

The 23-year-old responded brilliantly in the second match, scoring a brace in Brazil's 4-1 triumph.

In a video shared on social media, Neymar, seen in the stands, celebrated his goals exuberantly with his friends.

Vinicius pays tribute to Neymar after brace

Meanwhile, Vinicius' celebration after the second goal drew widespread attention.

Instead of his usual dance, he adopted Neymar's signature gesture: hands on top of his head with his tongue out.

According to MARCA, Neymar, now with Al-Hilal, explained on Twitter that this gesture is aimed at his critics.

Vinicius Junior's sets Copa America dream

Sports Brief also reported on Vinicius setting an ambitious goal after helping Brazil secure their first win at Copa America 2024.

After facing harsh criticism for not replicating his club form in Brazil's opening game against Costa Rica, Vini Jr. silenced his detractors with an outstanding performance.