On October 22, defending champions Real Madrid welcomed Borussia Dortmund to Santiago Bernabéu, marking a rematch of last season’s UEFA Champions League final.
Dortmund Dominates First Half
The first half of the match showcased a balanced contest until the 30th minute when Dortmund broke the deadlock. Donyell Malen capitalized on a clever through ball from Serhou Guirassy to score the opening goal. Just four minutes later, Malen maneuvered past Ferland Mendy, delivering a low cross to Jamie Gittens, who doubled the visitors’ lead with a well-placed shot, making it 2-0 at halftime.
Vinicius Jr. Shines Ahead of Ballon d’Or Ceremony
Real Madrid came out fighting in the second half, and by the 60th minute, Antonio Rudiger headed in a goal to ignite hope for the champions. Less than two minutes later, Vinicius Jr. pounced on a rebound to equalize, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
In the 83rd minute, Lucas Vazquez put Madrid ahead with a precise strike. Vinicius then showcased his talent, scoring a long-range shot just three minutes later to complete his brace. The Brazilian star wasn’t finished yet; he capped off his remarkable performance with a hat trick, skillfully netting his third goal, and securing a stunning 5-2 comeback victory for Madrid. With this win, Real Madrid climbed to six points in the group standings.
Upcoming Clash with Barcelona
Looking ahead, Real Madrid is set to face their arch-rivals Barcelona on October 26 in a critical La Liga showdown, intensifying the battle for the title between Spain’s top two teams.
