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On Tuesday, March 27, the Brazilian men’s football team wore the “One Skin, One Identity” jackets ahead of their friendly against Spain at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. The match was put together to highlight the fight against racism after a series of attacks on Vinicius Jr, who captained Brazil for the first time in his career versus Spain.
It was a high-scoring thriller between two of the most potent attacking teams in the international game, with Spain going 2-0 ahead, thanks to Rodri (12’) and Dani Almo (36’) goals. In response, Brazil levelled the score at 2-2 after Rodrygo (40’) and Endrick (50’) scored two goals either side of the half-time.
Spain looked to have sealed the match after Rodri put away a penalty in the 87th minute, the third goal set up on the night by Lamine Yamal, the 16-year-old, who was leading his country. But, deep into second half stoppage time, Lucas Paqueta converted a penalty for Brazil, to ensure that it ended in a 3-3 draw.
Vinicius Jr meets Florentino Perez after Spain vs Brazil friendly
After the completion of a friendly against Spain, which ended in a 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu, Brazil’s Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Endrick, who are a part of Real Madrid, met with club President Florentino Perez. All the Brazilians greeted Florentino Perez warmly before Rodrygo took off his No. 10 jersey, giving it to him in a beautiful gesture.
Meanwhile, the coach of Brazil, Dorival Junior spoke to the press after the match, stating that “Yamal and Endrick are players who have a chance to be stars at the 2026 World Cup. They both play at a very high level.”