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Vinicius Junior can be world class - Morientes

The teenager has impressed since breaking into the Real Madrid first team and is currently keeping Gareth Bale out of the starting XI

Former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes believes young winger Vinicius Junior can develop into a "world-class player" after making an impressive start to life in the Spanish capital.

The Brazilian completed a €45 million (£39m/$51m) move to Madrid in July 2018 and, after a slow start, has made a huge impact in recent weeks with Gareth Bale injured and Isco out of favour with coach Santiago Solari.

The 18-year-old scored his second Liga goal of the season in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Alaves and started the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona on Wednesday.