Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is the firm favourite for the Ballon d'Or after winning the UEFA Champions League, according to Carlo Ancelotti.
The Brazilian was on target as Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at the Wembley Stadium.
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Vinicius registered 24 goals and 11 assists across all competition this campaign and he still has the Copa America coming up with Brazil.
Ancelotti feels there is only one clear favourite for the prestigious Ballon d'Or this year.
"Vini Jr deserves the Ballon d'Or. I've no doubts," Ancelotti said, as per Daily Mail.
Ancelotti reveals he scolded at the Brazilian during the game as he was unhappy with they allowed Dortmund chances.
"I scolded him a little. In the first half, we were a little lazy, we had losses and we allowed them to play the way they wanted."
Karim Benzema was the last Los Blancos player to win the Ballon d'Or in 2022, while Vinicius finished sixth in the rankings last year when Lionel Messi won the award.
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