Real Madrid fans noticed what Vinicius Junior said after he scored against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. On Tuesday night, the reigning European champions hosted Dortmund at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in a rematch of last season’s final.
Dortmund, managed by former Madrid player Nuri Sahin, took an early lead, going 2-0 up by the 34th minute with goals from Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. However, Madrid made a comeback in the second half, leveling the score with goals from Antonio Rudiger and Vinicius in just two minutes.
As Madrid sought a winner late in the game, they faced a resilient Dortmund defense. Finally, Lucas Vazquez scored from a tight angle in the 83rd minute to give Madrid a 3-2 lead. Vinicius then showcased his talent, scoring a remarkable solo goal to make it 4-2 four minutes from the end, while fans noticed him shouting “Estoy aquí,” meaning “I’m here.”
To cap off his performance, Vinicius completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, bringing the final score to 5-2. This victory lifted Madrid to ninth in the Champions League table, with six points from three matches, three points behind leaders Aston Villa, who secured the top spot after defeating Bologna 2-0. Meanwhile, Arsenal managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, but Mikel Arteta is concerned about Riccardo Calafiori’s injury after he left the match in the 72nd minute.
Vinicius Junior’s performance in Real Madrid’s thrilling 5-2 comeback win against Borussia Dortmund captured the attention of fans, especially after his shout of “Estoy aquí” (“I’m here”) following his second goal. This statement appeared to emphasize his presence as a key figure in the team and his contribution to their victory. After trailing 2-0 in the first half, Madrid rallied with goals from Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius, and Lucas Vazquez, with Vinicius completing a remarkable hat-trick in stoppage time. This victory was crucial for Madrid, moving them to ninth place in the Champions League table, just three points behind group leaders Aston Villa.
The match also highlighted Dortmund’s early dominance and Madrid’s resilience, with manager Nuri Sahin’s team putting up a strong challenge before being overwhelmed by Madrid’s attacking power.
