Real Madrid 0-3 CSKA Moscow - 5 records that were set in the match

Real Madrid v CSKA Moscow - UEFA Champions League Group G
Real Madrid v CSKA Moscow - UEFA Champions League Group G

#4 Vinicius Jr -3rd youngest Real Madrid player to start a Champions League match

Palmeiras v Flamengo - Brasileirao Series A 2018

Signed for the princely sum of €45m from Palmeiras in the summer of 2017, the 18-year-old Brazilian was seen as the future of Real Madrid, it, therefore, came as a shock to may when he was rarely used by Julen Lopetegui (with reports indicating this played a major factor in his dismissal).

Vinicius made a name for himself as the next big thing to come out of Brazil, prompting Real to pay such a hefty sum for him despite not being professional yet, with the move being facilitated when the forward turned 18.

Vinicius arrived Real Madrid in the summer upon attaining the legal age for the transfer to sail through (having played less than 20 professional matches), but after struggling for game time under Lopetegui, he has found new life under Solari.

Solari has shown to put trust in youth, and Vinicius has benefited, seeing his contributions increase massively.

The Brazilian started from the go against CSKA, and at 18 years and 152 days, he is the third youngest player in Real Madrid history to start a Champions League match - behind Iker Casillas (18 y 117 d) and Raul (18y 77d), although he has a very long way to go before attaining the heights reached by the two who are among the all-time greats at the Bernabeu.`

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