Real Madrid hammers Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling encounter
Madrid, October 22, 2024. Real Madrid showcased their dominance at home, defeating Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in a UEFA Champions League group stage match. The encounter, played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, was marked by the offensive strength of the Merengue side and the lack of decisiveness from the German team.
Borussia Dortmund took the initiative in the first half, scoring two goals in the opening minutes. Donyell Malen opened the scoring in the 30th minute, assisted by Serhou Guirassy, and Jude Bellingham extended the lead four minutes later, after receiving a pass from Donyell Malen.
However, Real Madrid reacted strongly in the second half, scoring five goals in the last 35 minutes. Antonio Rüdiger scored the first in the 60th minute, taking advantage of an assist from Kylian Mbappé. Vinicius Junior, in the 63rd minute, and Lucas Vázquez, in the 83rd, put Real Madrid ahead on the scoreboard.
Vinicius Junior became the player of the match, scoring two more goals in the 86th and 90th minutes. The Brazilian, who received a yellow card in the 87th minute, was unstoppable in the second half.
Real Madrid achieved a resounding victory that puts them as leaders of their group in the Champions League. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, will have to improve their defensive performance to aspire to compete for the title.
Substitutions borussia dortmund: at minute 55 W. Anton came in and J. Gittens went out., at minute 64 P. Gross came in and D. Malen went out., at minute 76 M. Beier came in and F. Nmecha went out., at minute 76 E. Can came in and J. Ryerson went out.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 71 E. Camavinga came in and L. Modric went out., at minute 85 A. Tchouameni came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 90 D. Ceballos came in and K. Mbappe went out., at minute 90 A. Guler came in and J. Bellingham went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund
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