Vinícius Júnior delivered a commanding performance with a goal and three assists as Real Madrid cruised to a 6-1 victory over Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, silencing fans who had booed him early in the match at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The Brazilian forward was jeered by sections of the home crowd when his name was announced and during the opening minutes, but the reaction faded as he began to dominate the game. The boos had virtually disappeared by the time Vinícius scored his first Champions League goal of the season in the 63rd minute.

“It’s been a very difficult few days,” Vinícius said after the match. “I want to be judged only for what I do on the pitch and for everything I’ve done for this club.”

Vinícius assisted goals by Kylian Mbappé in the 26th minute and Franco Mastantuono in the 51st, and his cross forced an own goal by Monaco defender Thilo Kehrer in the 55th. He later scored himself with a precise finish into the top corner after beating two defenders.

Mbappé had opened the scoring in the fifth minute and later embraced Vinícius in a show of support. The French forward now has 18 Champions League goals for Madrid, the most by any player in their first 20 appearances for the club.

Vinícius avoided celebrating directly in front of the fans after scoring, instead hugging teammates and new coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who praised the reconciliation between the player and supporters.

“We are very happy to see Vini and the fans reconnect,” Arbeloa said. “He needs the Bernabéu, and the Bernabéu enjoys Vini.”

Jude Bellingham added Madrid’s sixth goal in the 80th minute. The England midfielder, who had also been jeered in recent matches, celebrated with a playful gesture in response to criticism about his off-field lifestyle.

Before kickoff, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of victims of a deadly train crash in southern Spain.