Real Madrid produced an incredible second-half comeback to thump Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu. The Bundesliga side had been leading 2-0 after an hour, only for the European champions to blow them away with five goals, three of which came from Vinicius Jr.

This is why Real Madrid are expected to win everything in their path. The level of individual brilliance is unmatched. They have the likely Ballon d'Or winner in Vini Jr, but they still haven't hit top gear with Mbappe and even with Jude Bellingham attacking less than last season, anyone on this team can break out and make you pay.

Vinicius Junior has been publicly backed by one of Pele's sons to collect the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award following an exceptional display in the last 12 months.