WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
Vinicius’ miss sparked anger among Madrid fans and ridicule from others, with many insisting Mbappe should have taken the spot-kick instead of the Brazilian.
“Vinicius missing that penalty is exactly why he didn’t win the balon de oro and why he’ll never win it,” wrote @MuvSaid on X. “Pathetic player, should have let Mbappe Real Madrid’s future, take it.”
“Vinicius sent that penalty to space,” said @UTDTrey. “Mbappe should’ve taken it.”
Another viewer, @finalthrd, wrote: “Vini doing way too much. you can’t tell me he takes that penalty if he won the Ballon d’Or.”
“Who switches penalty-takers in huge moments in the UCL? Makes no sense. Mbappe should’ve just taken it,” @HxmbleBari said.
Meanwhile, @ashomjosh said: “We can all agree that vinicius is the most overrated player in the world.”