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In a stunning display of brilliance, Brazilian maestro Vinicius Jr delivered a remarkable hat-trick, propelling Real Madrid to a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday.
The German side, overflowing with purpose, carved out a 2-0 lead by halftime, apparently near the very edge of revenge for last season’s last misfortune. Yet, their ambitions crumbled at the Santiago Bernabeu as Vinicius Jr’s masterclass unfolded in the second half, leaving the Spanish giants victorious again.
This encounter was a repeat of last year’s finale, where Real Madrid claimed a 2-0 victory, thanks to strikes from Dani Carvajal and none other than Vinicius Jr.
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Real Madrid’s tactician, Carlo Ancelotti, in a press conference admits their first half mistakes and also expressed his firm belief that the 24-year-old sensation is destined to capture the esteemed Ballon d’Or, solidifying his status as the world’s best footballer.
Carlo Ancelotti Admits Real Madrid’s First-Half Mistakes
“We have to learn from what we are capable of in this second half with high intensity and high tempo, we have to start games like that, not wait until they have scored two to react like we did.”
“To be more balanced in terms of intensity between the first half and the second is something we have to achieve and I am sure we will do it,” Ancelotti said when asked about the failings ahead of the second-half comeback.
Ancelotti Backs Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d’Or awards
“I think Vinicius is going to win [the Ballon d’Or], not for what he did tonight, but for what he did last year,” the Real Madrid manager said in the news conference after the Dortmund match.
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“These three goals are already going to count for next year’s Ballon d’Or, that’s for sure. He is a player who gets whistled at because he can make a difference.”
The winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or award will be named at a ceremony in Paris, France, on Monday.
Vinicius Jr on Madrid’s Comeback
“We know that when we are at home, with our fans, anything can happen,” Vinicius Jr after the match.
“We went in [at half-time], very quiet, and just listened to [Ancelotti]. We said just one thing: if we scored first, we would come back once again.”
“We made another comeback, thanks to the fans and the whole team who gave everything.”
Vinicius Jr on their upcoming El Classico against LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Saturday: “We’ll go for it, in our stadium, with our fans, and we will fight for everything this season like always.”
Real Madrid will enjoy an additional day of rest before the highly anticipated El Clásico on Saturday when Barcelona visits the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Madrid is currently defending their Spanish championship in La Liga, behind just Barcelona in second place.
However, following their great performance against Borussia Dortmund, their European campaign appears to be going well.
As they get ready to visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday, Barcelona will face a formidable obstacle in their Champions League quest.