Vinicius Jr Hat-Trick Sparks Real Madrid’s Sensational Comeback Win Over Dortmund
Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr produced a second-half masterclass, scoring a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a stunning 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The thrilling encounter saw Madrid overturn a two-goal deficit to secure their second win of the group stage.
The match started disastrously for Los Blancos, with Dortmund racing to a 2-0 lead within a four-minute span. Dutch forward Donyell Malen opened the scoring in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a clever pass from Sehou Guirassy to slot the ball past Thibaut Courtois.
Just four minutes later, a well-placed cross from Malen found an unmarked Jamie Bynoe-Gittens at the far post, who tapped in Dortmund’s second goal with ease, leaving Madrid stunned.
Gittens celebrating his goal against Real Madrid
Despite Madrid’s efforts to respond, they were unable to break through Dortmund’s defense in the first half. However, the second half told a completely different story, as the home side mounted an extraordinary comeback.
Real Madrid began their fightback in the 60th minute, with Kylian Mbappé’s pinpoint cross finding Antonio Rudiger, who powered a header into the net to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Just two minutes later, a clearance attempt by a Dortmund defender fell kindly to Vinicius Jr, who calmly tapped the ball into an empty net to level the score at 2-2.
Lucas Vázquez then completed the turnaround with seven minutes remaining, scoring to give Madrid a 3-2 lead, their first of the night. From that moment, the momentum was firmly with the defending UEFA Champions League winners.
Vinicius Jr added two more goals late in the game to complete his hat-trick and seal a remarkable 5-2 victory for Real Madrid.
His electrifying performance not only helped the Spanish giants secure three crucial points but also strengthened his case as a top contender for the Ballon d’Or, with many tipping him as a favorite for the prestigious award.
This remarkable comeback win gives Real Madrid six points from their first three group stage games, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive.
Vinicius’ heroics will certainly go down as one of the standout performances of this year’s Champions League campaign, further cementing his status as one of the best players in world football currently.
As Real Madrid continues their quest for another European crown, this victory serves as a reminder of their never-say-die spirit and their ability to deliver in the biggest moments.