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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti: This is Vinicius Jr's moment

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is delighted with the progress of Vinicius Jr this season.

The Brazil attacker has been superb for Real as they've won the LaLiga title and reached the Champions League final.

Ancelotti said: "When I arrived I had only seen Vinicius on TV. He seemed to me to be a player with spectacular talent. Around this talent, he has been able to put a lot of things.

"More skill in unchecking, more scoring efficiency... And he has done it with spectacular daily work. He always focused on training, with recovery after games... A very serious professional who deserves what he has been able to achieve.

"Between the best. Sometimes with these types of players they are moments. This moment is Vinicius' moment, because he is contributing a lot. He has helped the team reach the Champions League final and win the League. So this is Vinicius' moment.

"But I don't want to forget what the others have done, because this is Real Madrid's moment. This is Real Madrid's moment. At least until June 1, then it may be Dortmund's time."

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