Brazil drew 3-3 with Spain in a friendly international football game. The match showcased the skill and talent of both teams, with each side taking turns dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities.
Brazil got off to a strong start, taking an early lead with a goal from their star forward. However, Spain quickly responded with two goals of their own to take the lead. Brazil fought back and equalized before halftime, setting the stage for an intense second half.
Vinícius was relatively quiet in a match in which Brazil equalized with a penalty converted by Lucas Paquetá deep into stoppage time after Rodri’s spot kick in the 87th had put Spain ahead.
Brazil had rallied from two goals down with an equalizer scored by Vinícius’ future Madrid teammate Endrick, the 17-year-old Palmeiras player who had made his scoring debut with Brazil just three days previous.
Not to be outdone, though, was Endrick. The Brazilian starlet came on at half-time, and it took just a few minutes for him to make his mark in his future home. He'll join Real Madrid soon, but he already has a signature moment at the Bernabeu thanks to his fantastic volleyed finish to open the second period. His time is coming and, if this was any evidence, there's not much many will be able to do to stop him.
Vinícius broke down in tears while talking about the continued racist insults that he is subjected to in Spain, saying he was losing his desire to keep playing but pledged to continue his fight against racism.
The game remained evenly matched throughout, with both teams trading goals until the final whistle blew. The draw was a fair result for two teams that showed why they are considered among the best in the world.
Overall, it was a memorable match that left fans eagerly anticipating future encounters between these football powerhouses.
De la Fuente said he was “ashamed” by the jeers directed at Atletico Madrid forward Álvaro Morata by the crowd at the Bernabeu, where Morata used to play for earlier in his career.
Vinícius has been subjected to multiple racist insults since arriving in Spain six years ago. He complained on Monday about the lack of punishment for perpetrators and asked for help from FIFA, UEFA and other soccer institutions in the fight against racism.
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