Vinicius Jr. ties Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League assist record for Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has reached 31 assists in the UEFA Champions League while playing for the club. This performance allows him to equal the historical record previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo. Vinicius Jr. achieved this milestone in 79 appearances for Real Madrid. In comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 31 assists over the course of 105 Champions League matches for the same club. The milestone was reached following an assist provided during a match against Manchester City, where Federico Valverde scored. While Ronaldo is primarily known for his goal-scoring ability, he remains the all-time leader in total assists in the history of the Champions League. This statistical achievement underscores the Brazilian player's current impact on the European tournament.