Real Madrid’s victory last night (Tuesday) over Borussia Dortmund was only the second case in the history of the Champions League in which a team came back from a 2:0 deficit to win 2:5. You will not be surprised to find out that even in the first case the winner was Real Madrid, which is not only the queen of the factory, but also the queen of the comebacks of the Champions League. It happened two seasons ago, in the away victory over Liverpool in the round of 16.
The one who led the show last night is Vinicius Jr., who scored a hat trick. On Monday the Brazilian will probably be announced as the winner of the Ballon d’Or, and against the Germans he proved exactly why he deserves the title. The best players of the past and the commentators rushed to praise. Thierry Henry said: “Since Karim Benzema left, Real Madrid is Vinicius’ team.” Jamie Carragher added: “Vinicius is the best player in the world, enjoy your Ballon d’Or.”
Vinicius himself did not hide his smile at the end, but he also knows that Real Madrid’s performance in the first half, which ended with a 2:0 deficit, is not acceptable, certainly when Barcelona is waiting on Saturday. “We know we have to improve,” said Vinicius, “we have to play every week like we played in the second half, but from the beginning.” Coach Carlo Ancelotti also commented on the expected Ballon d’Or winner: “His goals tonight are for the next Ballon d’Or.”
A cause for concern came from another Brazilian, Rodrigo. In the process that ended with the third goal, the winger was seen holding his hamstring, and was immediately replaced. He will undergo an MRI only on Thursday, and at the end of it, it will be decided whether he will be able to take part in the Clasico on Saturday.
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