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UEFA Champions League: Vinícius Hat-Trick Leads Real Madrid to Thrash Dortmund
Real Madrid came from two goals down to secure a thrilling 5-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, with Vinícius scoring a hat-trick on Tuesday.
In a rematch of last year’s final, Dortmund capitalized on a brief lapse by Real Madrid, scoring twice within five minutes through Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, silencing the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
The defending champions returned from halftime with renewed energy, needing just 15 minutes to turn the game around. Antonio Rüdiger reduced the deficit with a header, followed by Vinícius equalizing from close range.
Lucas Vázquez put Real Madrid ahead in the 83rd minute with a powerful shot after a counter-attack, and Vinícius sealed the win with two more goals after brilliant solo efforts, ensuring a spectacular home victory.