Vinicius 'reminiscent' of Pele, says Real Madrid icon Butragueno

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Real Madrid's director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueno, spoke to the press in the mixed zone after Real Madrid's win over Borussia Dortmund. The former player underlined how much Lucas Vazquez deserved to score the goal he did and admitted that one of Vinicius Junior's strikes reminded him of the quality and skills of Pele.

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Emilio Butragueno, Real Madrid's director of institutional relations, praised Vinicius Junior, who scored a hat-trick in the comeback against Borussia Dortmund">Borussia Dortmund (5-2) and said, for his third goal, that he reminded him of Pele.
"Lucas deserved the goal for his constant effort and professionalism. Vinicius has scored impressive goals. His third, above all, reminded me of Pele for the way he entered the box, for that skills. It's a great goal for those of us who love football. It justifies coming to the Bernabeu and for a player to be able to offer that kind of play that provokes many emotions, including admiration. It was an exhibition because he took responsibility when the match was at its worst. Next Monday - the day the Ballon d'Or winner is announced - I don't think there will be many doubts," he said on 'Real Madrid TV'.
Butragueno also highlighted his team's ability, once again, to come from behind at the Santiago Bernabeu. "It's happened again. It's a place that has something very special, as our players, our fans and our opponents know. Once again, in very adverse circumstances, with 0-2 at half-time, against a great team like Dortmund. We gave an exhibition in the second half," he said.
"In the second half, we played well, we were firm in the duels, the team was calm and we were clinical up front. It was very exciting. We knew that one goal, one play, could turn the emotional charge of the match around. After scoring the first, the Bernabeu erupted with the electric energy it produces. We equalised quickly and the team had the head, the maturity. They knew how to play the game in the second half and we deserved to win", he added.

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