Following Real Madrid's stunning Champions League quarter-final victory over Chelsea, Vinicius Junior complimented Reece James.Chelsea came close to pulling off a spectacular comeback at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night, trailing 3-1 from the first leg at Stamford Bridge.
Mason Mount, Antonio Rudiger, and Timo Werner scored to put Thomas Tuchel's team in the last four.
However, a late goal from Rodrygo forced extra time, where Karim Benzema scored the game-winning goal to send Madrid through on an aggregate score. After receiving an early yellow card, James held Vinicius at bay until the Brazilian was finally able to set up Benzema for the game-winning goal.
After the game, James praised Chelsea fans for their support, Vinicius rushed to social media on Wednesday to compliment him on his performancA game with a lot of feelings. We gave everything we had the day before. "Everything isn't always enough in life," James tweeted.
"Thank you so much for all of your help!"
"Great game, buddy," Vinicius Jr said. "Best of luck."
He wasn't the only Real Madrid player to praise James' performance during the game.
As the England international walked down the tunnel at the Bernabeu after the final whistle, Benzema came over to ask for his shirt. Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United defender, hailed both James and Vinicius after the game.
Ferdinand told BT Sport that "Reece James was all over Vinicius, one of the most in-form wingers in the world."
"And he set up the winner when he was away from Vinicius."
Real Madrid has advanced to the final four, where they will meet Manchester City in the semi final of the champions league.
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