WATCH: Vinicius Jr 'levels above Mbappe' after Real Madrid strike

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 9 May 2023 21:56 BST
• 4 min read

Vinicius Jr is levels above Kylian Mbappe, claim fans on social media who watched the Real Madrid star in action against Manchester City.

The La Liga outfit were playing the Premier League side in the semifinal of the Champions League first-leg.

In the opening exchanges, it was Pep Guardiola’s men who looked on top, pinging the ball around with ease.

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It got so bad at one point that boos were made by the home support at the Santiago Bernabéu.

But then out of nowhere, Vinicius struck a delightful shot from outside the box which flew past Ederson and into the net.

And consequently, fans online have taken to social media to say that the winger is even better than Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe - a player considered to be one of the best footballers in the game today.

The tweets flooded in as supporters hammered home their point.

Better than Mbappe?

Vinícius Jr that is special 🤩

Real Madrid lead Man City at the Bernabéu!#UCL pic.twitter.com/IGZsfONGu1

— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2023

WHO NEEDS MBAPPE WE GOT VINICIUS JR

— Agam🐰(38🏆) (@agambi7) May 9, 2023

Vinícius Júnior is better than Kylian Mbappé.

And I'll take on all comers.

— Jonas Adnan Giæver (@CheGiaevara) May 9, 2023

I think it's safe to say that Vinicius has surpassed both Mbappe and Haaland. He was already most complete but now on different level overall. #RMAMCI #UCL pic.twitter.com/jLQnDspSuh

— J🌫️ (@JudeBall22) May 9, 2023

Y'all should apologize to Vinicius that guy is better than Mbappe🔥🔥

— MR RIGHT™🇰🇪 (@MrRightke) May 9, 2023

Vinicius Jnr is who you think Mbappe is 🔥

— MR RIGHT™🇰🇪 (@MrRightke) May 9, 2023