- Vinicius Junior bags hattrick
- Dortmund blow 2-goal lead
- Real Madrid superior
Real Madrid came from two goals down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League.
Vinicius Junior stole the show as he bagged a hattrick, terrorizing Dortmund’s ailing backline.
Dortmund took the lead after 30 minutes, as forward Serhou Guirassy set up Donyell Malen to smash home. Malen would be involved again, as the German side doubled their lead, with Jamie Gittens putting his cross away.
Unfortunately this is where Dortmund’s luck runs out, with Real getting back into the game early on the second half, through defender Antonio Rudiger. From here the floodgates opened, with Vincius Junior getting his first with an instinctive finish just two minutes later.
The third came through Lucas Vazquez, who smashed home after a long run from Rodrygo and one-two with Kylian Mbappe.
Straight back the Vinicius show as the Brazilian cut inside off a Jude Bellingham cross to slot home. His third came just moments later, as he skipped past the Dortmund defence to smash the ball past the helpless Gregor Kobel.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
The Vinicius Junior Show
After a slow star Real Madrid showed their class, with Brazilian Vinicius Junior being ruthless in front of goal.
Elsewhere it was a quiet game for most of Real’s stars, but Lucas Vazquez, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe showed their quality as the game went on.
Thibaut Courtois – 6.0
Not a good game for the Belgium stopper, luckily those in front of him fared better.
Lucas Vazquez – 7.5
Malen and Gittens caused him problems, but came up with a super finish to give Real the lead.
Eder Militao – 6.5
Got run around for Dortmund’s goal, but calmed as the game went on.
Antonio Rudiger – 7.5
Sloppy in the first half, but got the goal to get his team back into the game.
Ferland Mendy – 5.5
Spent a lot of time in Malen’s pocket, looked out of his depth throughout.
Federico Valverde – 7.0
Disappeared for most of the game, just did what was needed when called upon.
Luka Modric – 7.0
Didn’t ooze his usual class, yet arguably Real’s best player in the first half.
Jude Bellingham – 7.0
A slow game for the normally long-sleeved midfielder, yet still managed to bag the assist for the winner.
Rodrygo – 7.5
Quiet for the most part, but was a huge part in Real’s third.
Kylian Mbappe – 7.5
Took a while to get into the game, but his pace became a problem for Dortmund as time went on.
Vinicius Junior – 9.5
The star of the show. An instinctive finish to get the Spanish team level, before scoring a wonder goal, and a power finish to round off his hattrick.
Subs
- Eduardo Camavinga – 6.0
- Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.0
- Dani Ceballos – 5.0
- Arda Guler – 5.0
Borussia Dortmund Player Ratings
Malen Shines, But Dortmund Fall Short
Donyell Malen played outstanding when on the pitch, alongside Jamie Gittens, causing Real Madrid all sorts of problems
Dortmund lacked quality in midfield with Marcel Sabitzer, and Niklas Sule just didn’t have the pace to contain Real’s attack.
Gregor Kobel – 6.0
Dealt with Real to a degree in the first half, couldn’t do too much for the goals, but looked uneasy after their first.
Julian Ryerson – 6.0
Held his own in the first half, but sloppy for Real’s second.
Niklas Sule – 5.5
Dortmund’s weakest player, just didn’t have the pace to handle Real’s front three.
Nico Schlotterbeck – 6.0
Strong first half, before being caught out in the second.
Ramy Bensebaini – 6.0
Couldn’t really get forward at all, and struggled with the likes of Mbappe. Strained the longer the game went on.
Felix Nmecha – 7.5
Looked comfortable from deep midfield and made some really important passes throughout.
Marcel Sabitzer – 5.5
Looked overwhelmed at times, outshone by his midfield counterpart.
Donyell Malen – 8.0
Dortmund’s biggest threat on goal within his time on the pitch. Great finish for the German side’s first, before setting up Gittens for the second.
Julian Brandt – 7.5
Pulled the strings from attacking midfield and hugely important in the build up. Disappeared as the game went on.
Jamie Gittens – 8.0
Got his goal with an instinctive finish. Caused problems down his side of the pitch, and added to Dortmund’s double-headed wing attack.
Serhou Guirassy – 7.5
Played like an old-school forward and caused several problems. Great assist for Dortmund’s first goal too.
Subs
- Waldemar Anton – 6.0
- Pascal Gross – 6.0
- Emre Can – 5.0
- Maximilian Beier – 5.0
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