The moment Vinicius scored a similar goal to the one he sunk Liverpool with in the UCL final

Footage has emerged of Real Madrid hero Vinicius scoring a goal similar to his Champions League final winner, just hours before the showpiece in Paris.

The Brazilian international evaded the clutches of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold to tap home the winner, handing the Spanish giants a 14th success in the competition.

But the goal looks to have been constructed on the training ground the day before the final as Madrid were fine-tuning their preparations.

The training ground drill shows that just as he did in the final, Vinicius arrives late at the back post to fire home from close range leading some to believe it was part of the plan.

The Brazilian's stock is rising after a stuttering start to life in the Spanish capital following a £38 million move from Flamengo in 2018, aged just 18.

Fans sat up and took notice after his goal in the semi-final first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad.

It was the turning point for Madrid who were 3-1 down at the time and the tie slipping away as City flexed their muscle.

He beautifully turned Fernandinho before bearing down on goal and coolly slotting past compatriot Ederson to give Los Blancos hope.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed his best season at Real Madrid, boasting 22 goals in 52 appearances in all competitions, providing a perfect foil for top scorer Karim Benzema.

The Brazilian has cemented himself this season as a key player for Carlo Ancelotti and the Italian coach's faith in the pacy forward paid off with Saturday night's winner.

Vinicius had been linked with a move away as recently as last year with Paris Saint-Germain particularly interested but their efforts were rebuffed by Madrid who see him as the future of the club.

The forward has earned rave reviews this season not least from compatriot Neymar who sees no reason why he should not be in the mix for this year's Ballon d'Or.

'The Ballon d'Or? Based on the games I have seen, I would give it to Vinicius,' said Neymar in the wake of Vinicius' Champions League heroics.

Vinicius looks to be a shoe-in for Brazil ahead of the World Cup in Qatar this November.

He has 21 caps for his country, scoring once in a World Cup qualifier against Chile in March.