Vini Jr. x Haaland: look back at the stars before Brazil x Norway
After 28 years, the teams of Brazil and Norway will face each other again in a World Cup. The reunion will take place next Sunday (5), at 5pm (Brasília time), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, and promises a special rivalry between two of the biggest stars in world football: Vinícius Júnior and Erling Haaland.
Rivals at the World Cup, the attackers have already starred in notable duels in European football in recent seasons. Representing Real Madrid and Manchester City, respectively, Vini Jr. and Haaland faced each other several times in the continent's main club competition, the Uefa Champions League.
Since arriving at the clubs, the Brazilian and the Norwegian have faced each other on nine occasions in the Champions League. The record of these direct confrontations is favorable to the number 7 of the Brazilian team: there were four wins for Real Madrid, two for Manchester City and three draws.
Vini Jr. and Haaland: decisive appearances
The history of these clashes between the clubs is also marked by decisive performances from both strikers. Vinícius Júnior has three goals and five assists in the clashes against Haaland's Manchester City, showing his influence on the results.
On the other hand, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored four times in matches against Vini Jr's Real Madrid. He is the top scorer in the direct confrontation between the two, demonstrating his eye for goal even against a high-level opponent.
Champions League clash history
- 2022/23 - Champions League Semi Final
- 2023/24 - Champions League Quarterfinals
- 2024/25 - Champions League Playoffs
- 2025/26 - Champions League Group Stage
- 2025/26 - Champions League Round of 16
Challenge for the Brazilian Team
To advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, the Brazilian Team will face a historic opponent. Brazil has never beaten Norway in four matches in history, registering two draws and two victories for the Nordic team.
The only meeting between the teams in World Cups took place in 1998, in France. On that occasion, Norway beat Brazil 2-1, still in the group stage, a result that the Brazilians will seek to reverse this Sunday (5).
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Source: CNN