Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior delivered a spectacular performance at the Estadio Bernabeu as Real Madrid secured an emphatic 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. His late-game heroics, including three goals in the final 30 minutes, helped Madrid bounce back with two straight wins after a disappointing defeat to Lille in early October.
The game began with a shock as Dortmund quickly established control, doubling their lead within the first half. In the 30th minute, Donyell Malen latched onto a flick from Serhou Guirassy and slotted the ball past the outstretched Thibaut Courtois, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage. Just four minutes later, Jamie Gittens capitalized on a swift counterattack, catching Madrid’s defense off guard to make it 2-0 for the away side.
Real Madrid, struggling to find their rhythm, managed to pull one back before halftime. Antonio Rudiger’s powerful header, assisted by a clever chip from Kylian Mbappe, breathed life into the home side. Moments later, Vinicius Junior thought he had equalized, slotting the ball into the net after a controversial offside call. However, a VAR review showed that Mbappe, who had been fouled in the buildup, was onside, allowing the goal to stand and leveling the score at 2-2.
With the momentum shifting, Real Madrid continued to push forward, and in the 83rd minute, Lucas Vazquez exchanged passes with Mbappe before smashing the ball into the net, giving Madrid a 3-2 lead. Vinicius then took over the match, scoring his second goal with a brilliant curling effort from the left wing, a signature strike that extended the lead to 4-2. He completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, skillfully dribbling past two Dortmund defenders before calmly finishing to cap off a stunning individual performance.
Vinicius’ hat-trick sealed the game and ensured Real Madrid’s continued ascent in the competition, showcasing the Brazilian’s brilliance in front of a delighted Bernabeu crowd.
