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'It's a day I'll never forget' - Vinicius delighted to make Real Madrid debut

Vinicius Junior said his Real Madrid debut is a day he will never forget after the teenage star made his bow against city rivals Atletico Madrid.

Brazilian winger Vinicius came off the bench to make history in Madrid's goalless La Liga draw with Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

The 18-year-old, who finalised his €45 million transfer from Flamengo in the off-season after agreeing a move to Madrid last year, replaced Karim Benzema in the 87th minute to become the first player born in 2000 to play a competitive game for the Spanish club.

Reflecting on his first senior appearance, having starred for Madrid's Castilla side, Vinicius told Real Madrid TV: "I'm really pleased to have made my first appearance in a Real Madrid shirt.