Real Madrid’s Stunning Comeback: 5-2 Against Borussia Dortmund

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Final Score: Real Madrid 5-2 Borussia Dortmund

Madrid, October 22, 2024 – Real Madrid came back to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the UEFA Champions League. They turned around a 2-0 halftime deficit at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinícius Júnior shone, scoring a hat-trick and leading the second-half charge.

First Half: Dortmund’s Dominance Dortmund capitalized on Madrid’s mistakes early. In the 30th minute, Julian Brandt assisted Donyell Malen for the first goal. Just four minutes later, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scored, doubling the lead to 2-0.

Second Half: Madrid’s Masterclass The second half saw a different Madrid. In the 61st minute, Antonio Rüdiger scored with a header from Kylian Mbappé’s cross. Vinícius then equalized in the 63rd minute, tapping in after a saved shot.

Madrid kept pushing. Lucas Vázquez made it 3-2 in the 83rd minute. Then, Vinícius Júnior scored twice more, first in the 86th minute and again in stoppage time.
Real Madrid’s Stunning Comeback

Key Moments:

• 30′ – Dortmund Goal: Donyell Malen scores, making it 1-0.

• 34′ – Dortmund Doubles Lead: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens scores, making it 2-0.

• 61′ – Madrid Scores: Antonio Rüdiger makes it 2-1.

• 63′ – Vinícius Equalizes: It’s 2-2 now.

• 83′ – Vázquez Puts Madrid Ahead: Score is 3-2.

• 86′ – Vinícius Extends Lead: It’s 4-2.

• 90+3′ – Vinícius Completes Hat-Trick: Final score is 5-2.

Post-Match Reaction: Madrid’s comeback was thrilling, highlighting Vinícius Júnior’s talent. Dortmund, despite their strong start, faltered under Madrid’s pressure.