Back in October, Vinicius Jr had reacted to his Ballon d’Or disappointment by tweeting in Portuguese, “‘I’ll do it x10 if it’s needed. They’re not ready.” And his display last night suggested he was not kidding.

The display was a dig at Real Madrid's decision to boycott the Ballon d'Or ceremony after Vinicius finished behind Rodri in last year's voting. The bold move from City's supporter

Vinicius Junior was mocked throughout Tuesday's Champions League play-off between Manchester City and Real Madrid, but it was the Brazilian who was celebrating come full-time after being spurred on by

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. Manchester City hosted the first leg of a heavyweight play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium as two potential tournament contenders look to preserve their place in the competition.

A MANCHESTER CITY fan group have claimed Tuesday’s Ballon d’Or banner was NOT aimed at Vinicius Jr. The group unfurled the tifo prior to City’s Champions League clash with Real

It was Real who had the last laugh as the banner backfired badly, with Vinicius enjoying a superb game as the Spaniards twice came from behind to win 3-2

Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute - helped inspire him in Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win.

Ballon d’Or banner gave me strength to have a great game against City – Vinicius Junior - Man City fans displayed a picture of Rodri kissing the trophy with the message ‘Stop crying your heart out’

Vinícius Jr revealed that a pre-match banner celebrating Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win gave him extra motivation to help Real Madrid secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their Champions League play-off first leg.