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'Vinicius has Real Madrid personality' - Teenage forward backed to shine by Butragueno

Vinicius Junior has the personality required to thrive at a club like Real Madrid, according to Emilio Butragueno.

The 18-year-old enjoyed another fine performance on Wednesday, contributing a goal and an assist in Madrid's 3-0 home win over Leganes in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 meeting.

The Champions League holders will hope Vinicius helps to fill the void left by record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined Juventus in a €112 million (£101m/£129m) move in July.

And club legend Butragueno, who won six La Liga crowns in 11 years at the Santiago Bernabeu, has been suitably impressed by Vinicius.