'That's why he'll never win the Ballon d'Or!' - Vinicius Jr torn to shreds for blazing crucial spot-kick into row Z as Real Madrid toil in Champions League showdown with rivals Atletico

Conor Gallagher's goal gave Atletico an early lead in the last-16 second leg clash, levelling the tie at 2-2 on aggregate. Madrid were gifted an opportunity to regain their advantage in the second half when a penalty was awarded for a foul on Kylian Mbappe, but Vinicius stepped up to send it flying way off target.

Vinicius' miss sparked anger among Madrid fans and ridicule from others, with many insisting Mbappe should have taken the spot-kick instead of the Brazilian.

"Vinicius missing that penalty is exactly why he didn't win the balon de oro and why he'll never win it," wrote @MuvSaid on X. "Pathetic player, should have let Mbappe Real Madrid's future, take it."

"Vinicius sent that penalty to space," said @UTDTrey. "Mbappe should’ve taken it."

Another viewer, @finalthrd, wrote: "Vini doing way too much. you can’t tell me he takes that penalty if he won the Ballon d’Or."

"Who switches penalty-takers in huge moments in the UCL? Makes no sense. Mbappe should’ve just taken it," @HxmbleBari said.

Meanwhile, @ashomjosh said: "We can all agree that vinicius is the most overrated player in the world."

After the winger's miss, the Madrid derby went on to extra time to decide who will go on to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the European competition.

After the Madrid derby in midweek, Vinicius will hope to recover his shooting boots when his side take on Villarreal this weekend.