In a recent UEFA Champions League match, Real Madrid secured a significant victory against Manchester City, winning 3-0. While Federico Valverde was the highlight of the match with all three goals, Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior found himself in the spotlight for less favorable reasons. He missed a crucial penalty kick that could have added to their lead in the second half, reinforcing his reputation for struggling in this area.

The penalty was awarded after a foul by the City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, but Vinicius's attempt was poor as it was easily saved by the keeper. This miss has not only drawn criticism from fans but has also placed Vinicius at the top of an embarrassing historical list for the club, marking him as the worst penalty taker in Real Madrid's history. Reports indicate that this is a growing concern for both Vinicius and the club as they advance in the tournament.

In response to the disappointment, Vinicius publicly apologized to the Santiago Bernabéu crowd for his failure. The growing pressure on him to improve in this area could impact his future performances and his standing within the team as they continue their campaign in one of Europe's most prestigious tournaments.