Real Madrid danger-man Vinicius Jr will be in peak physical condition for tonight’s blockbuster clash with Manchester City - thanks in so small part to his hyperbaric chamber.
The Brazilian, pictured earlier this week, spends up to 90 minutes in his personal treatment pod after a match or training to speed up recovery and prevent injury.
Hyperbaric chambers - which cost as much as £100,000 - increase air pressure inside the device, forcing the user’s lungs to collect up to 15 times more oxygen.
Former Real Madrid captains Raul and Sergio Ramos both pioneered their use in Spain and the recovery technique is now popular with marathon runners, Padel players and many professional footballers.