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Real Madrid hit 2 goals in 8 minutes in the rain! Vinicius replicates classic slip-kneeling celebration

7:03pm, 30 June 2025Football

On the morning of June 27, Real Madrid played against Salzburg in the Club World Cup Group H match at Lincoln Financial Stadium. As the first half was about to end, Vinicius and Valverde scored two goals in just 8 minutes, helping Real Madrid lead the way with a 2-0 advantage. Even in the downpour, the entire Real Madrid team was still excited to celebrate this key progress!

In the first two rounds of the group stage, Real Madrid and Salzburg both scored 4 points. For Real Madrid, as long as they tie, they can ensure their qualifying, and if they can win, they will firmly be ranked first in the group. Before the game, a lineup analysis released by the data statistics company OPTA showed that Real Madrid adopted a 4123 formation, with Vinicius, Valverde and Gonzalo Garcia forming a trident. It is worth mentioning that Rudiger started, replacing Raul Asensio, who was absent due to suspension, and partnered with the newly joined Wyson to form a strong defense line. After the start of the

game, Real Madrid seemed very active, took the initiative to launch an offensive, and their formation was frequently adjusted. Fran Garcia and Arnold on both sides of the wings actively pressed forward, providing a continuous offensive threat; Joan Améni was responsible for dispatching in the rear, Valverde also retreated to midfield, and the team's formation instantly evolved to 352. In the 20th minute, under the continuous pressure of Real Madrid, Vinicius's single shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Valverde's follow-up shot was also promptly cleared by the opponent's defender, and failed to score.

In the 37th minute, Real Madrid missed an excellent goal opportunity again. Vinicius skillfully passed to the edge of the penalty area, but Fran Garcia failed to keep up in time and failed to seize this opportunity.

Finally, in the 40th minute, Real Madrid successfully broke the deadlock:

This was a classic counterattack. Bellingham sent an accurate straight pass. Vinicius started without hesitation in the middle circle, skillfully got rid of the defense and quickly broke into the edge of the penalty area. Then he shot low with his left foot and sent the ball into the dead corner of the goal. Real Madrid led 1-0! On the field where heavy rain poured, Vinicius slid happily after scoring the goal to celebrate. The Brazilian superstar hugged Bellingham, Valverde and Arnold and celebrated and slapped their high-fives to celebrate. With this goal, Real Madrid has scored 7 points in the real-time standings and is temporarily ranked first in the group. This season, Vinicius has played 55 times for Real Madrid and scored 22 goals.

In the third minute of stoppage time in halftime, Real Madrid once again expanded its lead:

After a high-intensity mid-range pressure, Real Madrid successfully regained the ball. Vinicius quickly broke through to the penalty area and seized the opportunity to pass the ball back to Valverde. The latter steadily pushed the ball through the net, adding another point to Real Madrid, and the score became 2-0! Vinicius' assist this time was extremely delicate, as if he recalled the classic heel pass of the "Golden Wolf" Guti, which was really a wonderful work.

In the heavy rain, the entire Real Madrid team was bathed in joy, united and celebrated warmly! In just 8 minutes, Real Madrid scored two goals in a row. Vinicius's performance was perfect. With 1 goal and 1 assist, he has accumulated 22 goals and 16 assists this season, and Valverde's offense has also made the team look even more imposing. Alonso's tactical arrangement was very successful. The combination of high pressure and running in the frontcourt, as well as the frequent transfers between players, showed the style of Real Madrid's giants and was extremely liquid, ensuring that they qualify as the first in the group.

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