UCL: VALVERDE REVEALS HE DENIED VINICIUS PENALTY REQUEST AGAINST MAN CITY
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has disclosed that he turned down Vinicius Jr.’s request to take a second-half penalty against Manchester City.
Valverde had already scored a first-half hat-trick as Madrid dominated the Champions League Round of 16 first leg.
In the second half, Los Blancos were awarded a penalty after Vinicius was fouled by Gianluigi Donnarumma, presenting an opportunity to extend their three-goal lead.
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The Brazilian winger had offered the penalty to Valverde, but he declined, and the spot kick was eventually saved by Donnarumma.
Valverde told TNT Sports, “Vini Jr asked me if I wanted to take the penalty.
“Vini is a Real Madrid legend and a great friend. I, along with other teammates, encouraged him to take it.
“Vini missed? These things happen—it’s part of football.”
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