Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- In the rarefied realm of Champions League knockout ties, where the bravest of warriors often falter, one man stands tall.

Vinicius Jr, the mercurial Brazilian winger, has etched his name into the annals of history with a staggering feat: he has failed to record a goal or assist in only ONE UCL knockout tie.

Like a hot knife slicing through butter, Vinicius Jr has carved a swath of destruction through the best defenses Europe has to offer. His stats are a testament to his greatness:

A mesmerizing display of skill and artistry against Ajax

A commanding performance against Manchester City

A clinical finish against Atalanta

A brace against Liverpool

And the list goes on.

The lone blip on his radar? A 2020/21 tie ag...