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Alan Marshall

Vinicius in Celtic confession as Real Madrid superstar sends ominous warning to Champions League rivals

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has warned Celtic the holders are hell-bent on breaking more hearts.

The Brazilian will line up in Glasgow next Tuesday when the kings of Europe face the Scottish champions in a mouthwatering Group F clash at a raucous Parkhead. Vinicius was the hero in last May's Final when his goal broke Liverpool in Paris - but he's not done there. He wants more glory as he admits Madrid are desperate for their 15th European Cup. The attacker said: "Winning the Champions League just makes you hungry to win more.

"It is not like you win one and you think that is it I have accomplished my dream - no, it makes you more determined. I look at the players here who have won five Champions League titles and that is what I want - to win five or maybe even six titles and to go down in history like many great players who have worn the Madrid shirt."

Vinicius, though, is bracing for a deafening Celtic Park as the 22-year- old ran his rule over the other teams in the group: "Of course the aim as always for this club is to win the Champions League - but for now we are fully focused on the group stage. Celtic have a big tradition and we know their fans will create a big atmosphere.

"Leipzig have some very good young players and German clubs are never easy to play against . For Shakhtar it will be special for them even if they do not get to play their games in their stadium."

Vinicius is determined to grab more personal glory after his strike in the 2022 Final. He added: "You can try to imagine what it is like to score a goal in The Champions League Final - but until you do it is impossible to understand. To score the winning goal against Liverpool last season was so special I can not even put it into words. Of course it is always the team first - but I hope that I have more goals in more finals."

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