Which player had most shots in Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16?
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Vinicius Jr inspired Los Blancos to a win over City in the second leg of the Champions League.
As the Champions League round of 16 concluded with thrilling results, many teams will now head into the quarterfinals as the competition approaches more intense fixtures.
During the round of 16, many players managed to set different records when they guided their teams to win. Vinicius Jr’s performance for Real Madrid saw him take his side to the quarterfinals following his brace in the second leg against Manchester City.
Real Madrid’s feisty No. 7 scored two goals to help them win 2-1. Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals in midweek with a 5-1 aggregate victory, which was especially satisfying for one Brazilian player. Los Blancos were already in a great position after a crushing first-leg victory back at home.
The forward was in brilliant form as he made a huge impact and ensured safe passage for Real Madrid in the next round of the competition.
Vinicius Jr records most shots in the UCL 2025-26 round of 16
In doing so, he set his personal best record. He registered more shots than any other player across both legs of the Champions League last 16 matches, recording 11 shots.
Despite not scoring a goal against City in the first leg, Vinicius played a significant role over both legs. His performance was rewarded with the Man of the Match award in the return leg.
Despite Kylian Mbappe’s absence, Vinicius stepped up on the occasion and inspired Los Blancos to a decisive win. The Brazilian will be keen to build his form with this performance despite the club’s inconsistent display this season.
With Madrid already in the crucial stage of the season and trophies on the line, they will be expecting their players to make a difference as they hope to end the campaign with some silverware.
How many shots did the Brazilian record in the UCL round of 16?
He registered 11 shots over two legs.
How many goals did Madrid score over both legs?
They won the overall tie 5-1 on aggregate.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.