Vinicius responded to Mourinho in a unique way during the second leg of the Champions League play-off.

In the tense atmosphere at the Bernabeu, Vinícius scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute, a strike that secured the royal team's progression to the next round.

After scoring, he walked straight to the corner flag and performed the controversial dance from the first leg, an act that escalated tensions between the two teams and even led to accusations of racial discrimination involving Benfica's young midfielder Gianluca Prestianni.

From the opening minutes of the second leg, over 3,000 Benfica supporters in the stands consistently booed whenever Vinícius touched the ball. The psychological pressure was palpable. However, as Real Madrid gradually tightened control and dominated the midfield, the boos began to fade.

Earlier in Lisbon, the match was paused for nearly 10 minutes to activate the anti-racism protocol following Vinícius's strong reaction to abuse from the stands.

At the Bernabeu, the 24-year-old striker received strong support from the Madridista fans. Prominent banners reading "No To Racism" and "Respect" sent a clear message about the home team's stance against racism. Amid the pressure, Vinícius avoided controversy and maintained full focus on his performance.

Playing the full 90 minutes, Vinícius not only scored the decisive goal but also delivered an impressive performance with a 95% pass accuracy, two shots on target, 55 touches, and two successful dribbles. This was the most convincing response to all criticism, a top-class display when the team needed him most.

By overcoming Benfica, Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League round of 16, where they will face one of the strong contenders, either Manchester City or Sporting CP.

But before thinking about the next challenge, the Bernabeu witnessed a clear message: Vinícius Júnior continues to shine on the pitch despite all external pressures.