In a rematch of the 2023-24 Champions League last, Borussia Dortmund thought they’d the match wrapped up within the first half of play however Actual Madrid stormed again from down 2-0 to win 5-2 on the Santiago Bernabeu in an iconic efficiency from Vinicius Junior. Targets from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens put Nuri Sahin’s males up at halftime whereas Madrid struggled to string assaults collectively, however all they wanted had been some changes to get again into the match. Vinicius Junior netted a hat trick within the second half of play whereas Madrid scored not one, not two, not three or 4, however 5 unanswered objectives within the second half.Â
Los Blancos had been capable of put Dortmund’s best-laid plans to waste as a result of that is what you do whenever you’re one of the best workforce on the planet. The domination of Actual Madrid for 60 minutes does not matter. If you are going to come on the reigning Champions League winners, you’ve got received to verify they keep down.
Within the second half of play, Actual Madrid took 17 photographs, placing 9 on the right track, and scoring 5 objectives. In the meantime, Borussia Dortmund had been restricted to solely two photographs and an xG of 0.10 within the second half. When issues flip right into a psychological battle, no workforce has extra self-belief that they will discover a method than Actual Madrid. Whereas Kylian Mbappe is discovering his toes, it is nonetheless Vinicius Junior who has the second gear to make Carlo Ancelotti’s males unstoppable.Â
Questions must be requested about Borussia Dortmund’s collapse and Emre Can’s efficiency off the bench as a result of that is additionally a workforce used to huge moments. Lower than a yr faraway from going through Actual within the UCL last, they did not appear like a workforce that belonged on the identical pitch as Los Blancos within the second half.Â
Among the cause for that’s Vini Jr’s ascent to turning into the most effective gamers on the planet, if not one of the best. However your complete Madrid workforce imposed their will in a last half-hour to recollect. Eduardo Camavinga’s introduction into the match helped steadiness the midfield, and even Lucas Vazquez, who secured the go-ahead purpose, is filling in for an injured Dani Carvajal.
“Undoubtedly [Vini Jr. should win the Ballon d’Or], however not only for tonight, however all season he was excellent and we’re wanting ahead to seeing who will win,” Luka Modric stated to CBS Sports activities. “However I feel total whenever you see how he performed final season and what he’s doing this season, particularly after tonight, I feel he deserves it.”
That is why Actual Madrid are anticipated to win every thing of their path. The extent of particular person brilliance is unmatched. They’ve the doubtless Ballon d’Or winner in Vini Jr, with the award set to be given out subsequent week, however they nonetheless have not hit prime gear with Mbappe and even with Jude Bellingham attacking lower than final season, anybody on this workforce can get away and make you pay.
“I wish to keep right here without end. I like Actual Madrid,” Vini Jr stated following the match. “We wish to win the Champions League once more.”
That mentality is what continues to drive Madrid additional. What number of previous accolades they’ve had does not matter, it is all about transferring on to the subsequent one. It is particularly vital with an El Clasico on Saturday vs. Barcelona. Win that and Actual Madrid may even go degree atop La Liga with their most hated rivals. But once more Vini Jr shall be known as on however as he is proven time and time once more, he’ll be prepared for any problem in his path. As will Actual Madrid.Â