MADRID: Trailing 2-0 at halftime, Real Madrid mounted a stunning comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League, propelled by a hat-trick from Vinicius Junior. The victory marked another memorable night for the reigning European champions at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Real Madrid, the holder of 15 Champions League titles, displayed resilience after a shaky first half that saw them fall behind due to goals from Dortmund’s Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. The Spanish giants, however, rallied under the leadership of Vinicius, who scored in the 62nd, 86th, and 90th+3 minutes, and Kylian Mbappé, who assisted Antonio Rdiger’s goal in the 60th minute.
Borussia Dortmund initially appeared poised to secure a win against Madrid, leveraging goals that capitalized on precise teamwork and execution. However, the tide shifted in the second half as Real Madrid’s offensive prowess overwhelmed the visitors. The Madrid fans, accustomed to their team’s dramatic Euro
pean feats, witnessed another historic comeback.
Vinicius Junior expressed confidence in the team’s ability to overcome adversity at home. “We know that when we are at home, with our fans, anything can happen,” he stated on the Movistar channel, emphasizing the role of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s halftime instructions and the support from fans in their victory.
The match also highlighted Kylian Mbappé’s contributions, despite recent controversies off the pitch. Mbappé, although not scoring, played a crucial role in the build-up to several key moments, demonstrating his importance to the team.
Real Madrid’s focus now shifts to the upcoming Clasico against FC Barcelona, where they will aim to carry forward the momentum from this impressive comeback.