Real Madrid Overturns 2-Goal Deficit with Five-Goal Second-Half Blitz to Win 5-2
Real Madrid delivered a remarkable comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu, overturning a two-goal halftime deficit to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from Vinicius Junior. The reigning UEFA Champions League champions found themselves in trouble after first-half goals from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens had given Dortmund a shock 2-0 lead.
The match, a repeat of the 2024 Champions League final, looked set to end in disappointment for the Spanish giants, who were on the verge of suffering their second defeat in three group stage matches. However, Real Madrid roared back in the second half, starting with two quickfire goals just after the hour mark from Antonio Rudiger and Vinicius Junior to level the score.
Lucas Vazquez then completed the turnaround with a goal in the 83rd minute, before Vinicius put the game beyond doubt with two more late strikes to secure his hat-trick and cap off one of the most impressive second-half performances of the season.
The match was a classic “game of two halves.” While Real Madrid looked lively in patches during the first half, they were left vulnerable by Dortmund’s sharp attacking play, which saw them take a 2-0 lead with a swift double. The home crowd grew restless as Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, and the game threatened to slip away.
However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side came out with renewed energy in the second half, unleashing a relentless attacking display that Dortmund couldn’t cope with. The visitors fell deeper into their own half as Real Madrid’s pressure mounted, and the eventual comeback felt inevitable as chance after chance came their way.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a crucial save with the game tied at 2-2, preventing Dortmund from retaking the lead. After that, Real Madrid controlled the game, with Vinicius showing why he is a favorite for this year’s Ballon d’Or. His equalizing goal was just the beginning, as his two late strikes showcased his incredible ability to dismantle defenses.
Real Madrid’s victory keeps them in a strong position in the group stage, with Vinicius’ performance a standout on the night.
His brilliance overshadowed Dortmund’s strong first-half display, as the German side now faces an uphill battle to progress.
Player Ratings:
- Real Madrid: Courtois 8; Vazquez 8, Militão 7, Rudiger 7, Mendy 6; Valverde 8, Modric 8, Bellingham 6; Rodrygo 7, Mbappé 8, Vinicius 9.
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel 8; Ryerson 6, Sule 6, Schlotterbeck 7, Bensebaini 6; Nmecha 6, Sabitzer 5; Malen 7, Brandt 7, Gittens 7; Guirassy 7.
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