Why does Vinicius Jr. wear a 'pray for RS' shirt during Real Madrid's match against Bayern Munich

VINICIUS JR wore a shirt with the text “pray for RS” during the match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The Brazilian winger started the Champions League semi-final, second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

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Vinicius Jr wore a 'Pray for RS' shirt during Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich
The Brazilian winger unveiled the shirt after hitting the post in the first half

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The Brazilian winger unveiled the shirt after hitting the post in the first halfCredit: Getty

Vinicius came close in the first half to give the Spanish giants the lead.

After being played in by Dani Carvajal, he controlled the ball before turning and shooting.

However, his shot hit the far post earlier Manuel Neuer saved the rebound and collected the ball.

The attacker couldn't believe he hadn't scored and pulled his shirt over his head in response.

In doing so, he revealed another shirt underneath his own Real Madrid sweater with the message “Pray for RS”.

The message appears to be a tribute to those affected by the recent floods in Brazil.

Unprecedented destruction is caused in the state of Rio Grande do Sul by floods and overflowing rivers.

The state's Porto Alegre airport is even underwater due to the floods.

Floods have devastated the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul

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Floods have devastated the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do SulCredit: Reuters
Parts of the state are inundated by floods and overflowing rivers

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Parts of the state are inundated by floods and overflowing riversCredit: AFP

Several Brazilian footballers have responded to the destruction, including former footballers Chelsea rush hour Diego Costa.

The Gremio star helped save 100 people from the floods with a jet ski and a jeep.

Drone video shows city underwater as floods continue to kill dozens of people in Brazil

He used his vehicle to move people from the flooded area and rescue trapped residents.

More than 120,000 people have been displaced due to the severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul.

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa helped save 100 people with a jet ski and jeep

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Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa helped save 100 people with a jet ski and jeepCredit: X Formerly Twitter
More than 120,000 people have been displaced by the floods

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More than 120,000 people have been displaced by the floodsCredit: AFP