Kylian Mbappe seems to be falling behind compared to his Brazilian counterpart. After PSG’s elimination, he has to wait until EURO 2024 to hopefully spark a new breakthrough.

When Real Madrid sealed their comeback victory against Bayern Munich 2-1 (4-3 on aggregate) in the Champions League semi-final, Vinicius Junior had an impressive celebration in front of the media and the Blancos fans. After that, he quickly made a reservation at a restaurant in the center of Madrid, wanting to share this joy with his family, friends, and teammates.

This is the second time Vinicius has appeared in the Champions League final after defeating Liverpool in Paris in the 2021/22 season. And this time, he had the opportunity to enjoy a special moment as his grandmother was flown from Brazil to Spain to witness this moment.

Vinicius is considered one of the top contenders for the Ballon d’Or award.

Vinicius had an impressive performance at the Bernabeu, with 5 shots on goal, 6 successful crosses, and 7 successful dribbles. He’s also been a prolific assist provider in this season’s Champions League with 5 assists. In total, Vinicius has been directly involved in 34 goals for Real Madrid across all competitions, an outstanding figure for a winger.

With these impressive statistics, many experts believe that the next Ballon d’Or could very well belong to Vinicius. Legendary player Rivaldo is among them. He asserts that if Real Madrid win the Champions League, they could have 2-3 players in the Ballon d’Or shortlist, with Vinicius being the strongest contender.

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe had a disappointing semi-final match as PSG was eliminated by Dortmund. The contrast between these two stars is becoming more pronounced. Vinicius has proven to be a more versatile player, not only scoring goals but also shining when his team needs him the most.

With Vinicius’ current form, does Mbappe still have a place in the “Blancos” lineup?

Ancelotti has also expressed confidence that the Ballon d’Or will belong to Vinicius if he scores against Dortmund in the upcoming final. With his impressive form at the moment, Vinicius has a very good chance of clinching the most prestigious award in a player’s career.

On the contrary, Mbappe seems to be falling behind compared to his Brazilian counterpart. After PSG’s elimination, he has to wait until EURO 2024 to hope for a new breakthrough. Meanwhile, Vinicius is at the peak of his form and is only one step away from touching the individual accolade that Mbappe has always desired.

Not only impressing in the Champions League, Vinicius also had a standout performance in La Liga when he scored a brace to help Real Madrid beat Alaves 5-0. With his top form and what this superstar is demonstrating, many are wondering why Real Madrid still needs to buy Mbappe.