Real Madrid's Stunning Comeback Against Borussia Dortmund
In a thrilling Champions League encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2, showcasing the resilience and talent of their squad. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, Madrid's second-half performance was nothing short of spectacular, highlighted by a hat-trick from Vinicius Jr.
Dortmund struck first, with Donyell Malen scoring in the 30th minute, followed shortly by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in the 34th minute, putting the visitors in a commanding position. Despite several missed opportunities from Real, including two chances from Jude Bellingham, the first half ended with Dortmund leading 2-0. However, the tide turned dramatically after the break. Antonio Rudiger ignited the comeback with a goal in the 59th minute, followed by Vinicius Jr. equalizing just two minutes later. Lucas Vazquez then scored to give Madrid the lead in the 82nd minute, and Vinicius capped off the night with two more goals, sealing a 5-2 victory.
Other Champions League Highlights
The night was filled with surprises as several other matches unfolded. Paris Saint-Germain faced a challenging match against PSV Eindhoven, resulting in a 1-1 draw, leaving them struggling in 17th place in the league. Juventus suffered a shocking defeat at home to Stuttgart, losing 1-0 despite having two victories earlier in the tournament. Meanwhile, Arsenal managed a narrow 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk, thanks to an own goal from the opposing goalkeeper. Aston Villa continued their impressive run, defeating Bologna 2-0, while Girona celebrated their first Champions League victory with a 2-0 win over Slovan.
