Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior scored a hat-trick in a remarkable comeback to secure a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, having trailed 0-2 at halftime. Additional goals came from Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez, highlighting Vinícius' 'extraordinary character,' as praised by coach Carlo Ancelotti. This victory followed a recent La Liga win against Celta Vigo, where goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius helped Madrid to a 2-1 victory, pulling them level on points with Barcelona. These performances underscore Vinícius' key role ahead of the upcoming Clásico against Barcelona and the announcement of the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.