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Vinicius Junior Discusses Real Madrid Debut, Dream After Atletico Madrid Draw

Vinicius Junior said he had long dreamed of starring for Real Madrid after making his debut for Los Blancos on Saturday in the scoreless draw against Atletico Madrid.

The Brazilian starlet played his first La Liga minutes in the derby and spoke to Real Madrid TV after the contest (h/t Goal's Sacha Pisani):

"I'm really pleased to have made my first appearance in a Real Madrid shirt.

"I want to thank all of the players who help me to improve in every training session and [Julen] Lopetegui too.

"It was a really happy moment for me.