Vinicius Jr. silenced City fans with a Man of the Match performance after being the subject of a pre-match Tifo with the words "Stop crying your heart out", mocking the Brazilian for his Ballon d'Or snub.

Back in October, Vinicius Jr had reacted to his Ballon d’Or disappointment by tweeting in Portuguese, “‘I’ll do it x10 if it’s needed. They’re not ready.” And his display last night suggested he was not kidding.

The Ballon d’Or ceremony took place months ago, but the aftermath of the event is still making waves. The recent Champions League showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Etihad