Real Madrid's best Brazilians! Vinicius Jr matches Ronaldo goal record with strike in agonising defeat to Valencia

Vinicius Jr became the highest scoring Brazilian at Real Madrid alongside Selecao legend Ronaldo as he scored his 104th Los Blancos goal in the team's 2-1 loss to Valencia in La Liga on Saturday. Ronaldo achieved the feat in 2007 and took 177 appearances to reach the tally. Vinicius Jr, on the other hand, took 303 matches to achieve the feat.

After the game, the 24-year-old took to Instagram to share his reaction to equalling his idol's record, writing: "A special day. It's an honor to carry the same goals as my idol, and together, we are the Brazilian with the most goals in the history of this club. I came here as a child, and he has taught me the way of the goal. Thanks for the tips and reassurance, @ronaldo PHENOMENON R9!"

The Brazilian had a bittersweet outing against Valencia as he missed a penalty at the start of the game. He took the spot-kick in the 12th minute after Kylian Mbappe was brought down by Cesar Tarrega inside the Valencia penalty box. Unfortunately, the winger failed to break the deadlock as Liverpool-bound Giorgi Mamardashvili comfortably saved his feeble effort. He made amends, however, by scoring the equaliser in the 50th minute, but Los Blancos' celebrations were short-lived as Huge Duro scored the winner in injury time.

The defeat on Saturday could prove detrimental to Madrid's title hopes as they are now three points behind arch-rivals and league leaders Barcelona, who also have a game in hand.

Carlo Ancelotti's men will be back in action on April 8 as they take on Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final fixture at Emirates Stadium.