Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid star, earns the title of Best Player in the World from a Bayern defender following their UCL clash.

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid has been hailed as the world's best player following his standout performance in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich. Despite not scoring, his exceptional skills and determination were instrumental in his team's remarkable comeback. 

Following the match, de Ligt, whose team was ousted from the Champions League by Vinicius's Madrid, voiced his discontent over his disallowed stoppage-time goal."I believe we are all aware of the rules. If the offside call isn't evident, the game must continue! This is the standard procedure! I find it somewhat disgraceful. Joselu's goal was similarly close to being offside, yet play continued, so why not for us?" De Ligt expressed, as reported by ESPN.

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, despite his frustration over a disallowed goal, acknowledged Vinicius as the current top player globally.Despite his dissatisfaction with the referee's call, the ex-Ajax and Juventus defender had words of admiration for Vinicius, recognizing him as possibly the premier player in the world at present.

"Vinicius? In my opinion, perhaps he is currently the finest player globally," he remarked, as reported by MadridXtra.

The Brazilian winger once again displayed his brilliance on the biggest stage of the UEFA Champions League, playing a crucial role in Real Madrid's path to another final. Renowned as one of the successors to the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo legacy, the former Flamengo prodigy has consistently excelled, especially as the season reaches its peak. It's hardly unexpected that he's earned such lofty acclaim.

With his recent stellar performances, Vinicius is a strong contender for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, alongside teammate Jude Bellingham, who has also impressed in his debut season with Real Madrid.Having missed out on the top three last year, Vinicius Junior is now positioned to claim a podium finish this year, driven by his triumph in La Liga and his team's advancement to the Champions League final.