Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 5-2 with another incredible comeback in the UEFA Champions League. Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund an unexpected 2-0 lead before Carlo Ancelotti’s team made a comeback in the second half, led by a hat-trick from Vinicius Junior. Antonio Rudiger and Lucas Vazquez also scored during another unforgettable night in Madrid.
Vinicius Junior scored an impressive hat-trick as Real Madrid shocked Borussia Dortmund with a five-goal surge in the second half, coming back from two goals down to win 5-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund a two-goal lead after an exciting first half, putting the reigning champions Real Madrid in danger at halftime.
However, Real Madrid raced out of the starting blocks in the second half, determined to avoid suffering a second loss in three games this year.
Just after the hour, Vinicius and Antonio Rudiger both scored two goals in two minutes to tie the score.
And following a strong second-half performance by the Spanish team, Lucas Vazquez finished the comeback in the 83rd minute.
Two exceptional late goals from Vinicius to finish his hat-trick secured the victory, following one of the most impressive 45-minute performances of the season.
Comment – Los Blancos vs BVB
This match was a classic example of a game of two halves. Real Madrid showed some energy in the first half but ultimately became unsettled by Dortmund’s impressive attack. The atmosphere threatened to sour as Real struggled to regain control after Dortmund quickly scored two goals.
However, in the second half, a motivated Madrid nearly hit their peak form, attacking with a pace and intensity that overwhelmed Dortmund. The visitors began to retreat, inviting pressure, making a comeback seem inevitable as chances piled up. It might have turned out differently if Thibaut Courtois hadn’t made a crucial save when the score was 2-2, but overall, Real did more than enough to secure the win in the second half.
Player of Real Madrid vs Dortmund
Vinicius, Brazilian player, is a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or. He demonstrated why with an outstanding individual performance. He consistently appeared to be the most dangerous player against Dortmund, setting up several opportunities before scoring the equalizer.
However, it was his second and third goals that will be remembered, as both were exceptional strikes that sliced through a vulnerable Dortmund defense, securing his hat-trick and the match ball with world-class quality.
Real Madrid vs Dortmund Player Ratings
Real Madrid: Courtois (8/10); Vazquez (8/10), Militão (7/10), Rüdiger (7/10), Mendy (6/10); Valverde (8/10), Modric (8/10), Bellingham (6/10); Rodrygo (7/10), Mbappé (8/10), Vinicius (9/10). Subs: Camavinga (7/10), Tchouameni (6/10), Guler (6/10), Ceballos (6/10).
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel (8/10); Ryerson (6/10), Sule (6/10), Schlotterbeck (7/10), Bensebaini (6/10); Nmecha (6/10), Sabitzer (5/10); Malen (7/10), Brandt (7/10), Gittens (7/10); Guirassy (7/10). Subs: Anton (6/10), Gross (5/10), Beier (6/10), Can (5/10)
