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Inevitable Real Madrid come from behind to thump Borussia Dortmund.
Borrusia Dortmund raced into a 2-0 lead and looked set to cruise to victory, but Real Madrid, true to their European competition, came from behind to win 5-2.
Months after losing the UCL final to Los Blancos, Dortmund were determined to seek revenge and with goals from Donyell Malen and Jamie Gittens, they were on course. However, a ridiculous second half from Real Madrid with goals from Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez and a hat trick from Vinicuis helped Carlo Ancelotti's side blow BVB away.
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11:56 - 22.10.2024
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line ups and betting tips
The two teams that contested last season’s UEFA Champions League final will go head-to-head at the Bernabeu. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
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Dortmund set the tone early, threatening early on, but Real Madrid soon played their way into the game.
However, it was the visitors who had the better of the opening exchanges, and the breakthrough came in the 30th minute, courtesy of a meticulous build-up play.
Ramy Bensebaini's clever reverse pass found Donyell Malen, who initially lost possession but was bailed out by Julian Brandt's tenacious pressing. Serhou Guirassy's vision then picked out Malen, who rifled past Courtois.
Dortmund doubled their lead shortly after, as Malen tormented Ferland Mendy on the right flank before teeing up Liverpool target Jamie Gittens, who finished into a vacated goal.
Real Madrid emerged rejuvenated after the break, pulling one back through Antonio Rüdiger's powerful header from Kylian Mbappe's inviting cross. The equaliser swiftly followed, as Luka Modric’s visionary pass released Mbappe, whose attempted finish was thwarted by Nico Schlotterbeck, but Vinícius pounced on the loose ball.
Real Madrid smelt blood and were going for the win. Dortmund weathered the storm but succumbed on 83 minutes, as Vazquez capitalised on a loose ball.
Vinícius sealed the triumph with a breathtaking solo effort, cutting infield and scoring with precision. He completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, unleashing a devastating close-range strike.
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