Herculez Gomez

Agreed.

So it kind of adds a little sting to Vinicius, who didn't have, quite frankly, a great game.

We're talking about him right now because of this situation, not because of the good football that he played.

The once...

Two seasons ago, Ballon d'Or candidate maybe should have won in the eyes of many, in my eyes included.

Today we're talking about him because it's extra cancha, extra football.

What happens outside of that green rectangle?

But, you know, I think you could think of what you want, the class that Jolo Simeone showed or did not show.

But I think this goes to show you that the opponent now thinks they can get under Vinicius' skin and that there's a way to take him out of that talent level and into their world.

I was very surprised he didn't start today, if I'm being honest.

Pablo Barrios wasn't playing.

He's a big part of that, you know, Atletico Madrid center midfield.

They go with Koke and they go with Conor Gallagher.

Not exactly that presence in the center field that sticking to him, if you will, Johnny Cardoso.

I thought Johnny would have gotten, because when Johnny's healthy, he has been playing for Atletico.

He doesn't get the start, but he comes on.

And not that they did very well.

I agree with Casey.

Oftentimes as a defensive midfielder, the less you see of him is the better.

But he was behind the ball.