Vinicius Junior was taken off injured in the Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid on Wednesday. (More Football News)
Champions League: Vinicius Junior Injured During Real Madrid's QF Win Over Man City
Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with Manchester City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid won the match on penalties to advance to the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 semi-finals
The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.
He was holding the inside of his thigh and dropped to the ground in pain before being replaced by Lucas Vazquez in the 103rd minute.
The game had gone into extra time after it finished 1-1 in regulation. The match was tied 4-4 on aggregate after the first leg ended 3-3 in Madrid last week.
Rodrygo fired 14-time champion Madrid ahead in the 12th minute and Kevin De Bruyne leveled for City in the 76th.
Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals after winning 4-3 on penalties.
Antonio Rudiger struck the decisive spot kick after the game had finished 1-1 through extra time and 4-4 on aggregate.
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