Gianluigi Donnarumma questions Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr for Champions League celebrationManchester City saw their Champions League run ended by Spanish giants Real Madrid with Brazilian wideman Vinicius Jr being key to victory once again at the Etihad StadiumView 2 Images Donnarumma took exception to Vinicius' celebration (Image: Getty Images)Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma told Vinicius Jr to ‘make everyone love him’ after his controversial celebration at the Etihad Stadium. The Brazilian winger was once at the centre of things for Real Madrid against the Premier League side. ‌He netted a brace for the Spanish side to rubber-stamp their place in the Champions League quarter-finals - the second coming in the form of a 93rd-minute penalty. I wasn't disrespecting City fans but it was a way for me to prove myself to them." Away from his celebration, Vinicius was key to victory for Real Madrid as they progressed 5-1 on aggregate following a stunning 3-0 success at the Bernabeu.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2026 18:47 UTC