⚽Man City put giant image of Rodri with Ballon d’Or in Etihad tunnel for all Real Madrid players to see

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⚽Manchester City places a giant image of Rodri with his Ballon d’Or in the Etihad tunnel for all Real Madrid players to see

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As Real Madrid approached the Etihad Stadium for their much-anticipated match against Manchester City, one striking detail in the tunnel immediately caught attention.

When Vinícius Júnior walked through, he noticed a large picture of Rodri, proudly showcasing his Ballon d’Or. The image, placed directly along the route to the changing rooms, served as a clear reminder of City’s superiority and their star midfielder’s accomplishments.

Whether intended or not, passing by Rodri’s image may have subtly influenced the mindset of those walking past, setting the tone for what was expected to be an intense clash between two of Europe’s most prestigious teams.

Such a tribute is typically reserved for a club’s museum, leading to the question—was this just for decoration, or a deliberate attempt to unsettle Vinícius Júnior?

The English media and fans are fully aware of how much the Ballon d’Or snub impacted him. Many Madrid fans still believe Vini was unjustly overlooked, and seeing Rodri’s image in the tunnel could have been a slight aimed at the Brazilian forward.

Madrid supporters aren’t ignoring this. They expect Vini to step up on the field:

“Vini, we need a brace tonight.”

“Time for payback, man.”

Even Cristiano Ronaldo has entered the Ballon d’Or debate, claiming that Vinícius Jr. deserved the award more than Lionel Messi and Rodri.

The stage is set for a fierce showdown. Will Vini use this as motivation for revenge?