Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League clash on Tuesday, with Vinicius Junior scoring a stunning hat-trick. After going two goals down in the first half due to strikes from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens, Madrid rallied after halftime, starting with a header from Antonio Rudiger. Vinicius equalized shortly after, and Lucas Vazquez put Madrid ahead before Vinicius capped off the scoring with two more goals, showcasing his individual brilliance. This victory marked Madrid's bounce back from a prior loss and improved their Champions League standing to 2-0-1. The match was a rematch of last season's final, highlighting Madrid's resilience and attacking prowess despite defensive vulnerabilities. Vinicius's performance further solidified his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or.