Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid began Cristiano Ronaldo’s well-known “Siuuu” celebration after the player scored the opening goal of an incredible hat-trick against Barcelona.

WHAT HAPPENED? 

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Within the first ten minutes of the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, Vinicius stunned Barcelona by scoring twice in a short period of time. In just six minutes, he maneuvered around goalkeeper Inaki Pena, raced on to a through ball from Jude Bellingham, and finished coolly into the open goal. The Brazil international celebrated by performing Ronaldo’s signature “Siuuu” dance.

In the ninth minute, he added another goal after Rodrygo broke through the Barcelona defense, ran into the area, and squared the ball for his compatriot to finish at the back post. Barca’s Robert Lewandowski pulled one back before the break, but Vinicius had the final say, finishing with a spectacular hat-trick that included a penalty kick.

THE LARGER IMAGE

Vinicius has an excellent record against Barcelona; he had faced the Catalan team 15 times before to the Super Cup final, and he had been on the winning team eight times. In that period, he had already tallied three goals and assisted twice; he now has three more goals to his credit. Vinicius’s celebration took place in Al-Awwal Stadium, the home stadium of Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?

Real will hope to see out their advantage and pick up another trophy. After this encounter, the club will next be in action on Thursday in the Copa del Rey, against Atletico Madrid, in the round of 16.