Real Madrid staged a thrilling comeback to beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in their UEFA Champions League group stage match. The game, held at the Santiago Bernabéu, saw plenty of action, with Dortmund initially dominating the first half before Real Madrid turned the game around with a sensational second-half performance.

Dortmund took the lead in the 30th minute when Donyell Malen found the back of the net with a clinical finish. Malen wasn’t done yet—just four minutes later, he set up Jamie Gittens, who doubled the lead for Dortmund. With the score at 2-0, Dortmund looked comfortable, and Real Madrid had a mountain to climb.

However, the second half was a completely different story. Real Madrid came out determined, and their persistence paid off in the 60th minute when Antonio Rüdiger pulled one back with a well-placed header. Just two minutes later, Vinícius Júnior equalized with a cool finish, putting Real Madrid back in the game.

The momentum was now entirely with the home team, and Lucas Vázquez completed the comeback with a fantastic goal in the 83rd minute. Vázquez, who had struggled in his defensive duties, proved his worth in the opponent’s box with a composed finish that put Madrid ahead for the first time in the match.

To seal the victory, Vinícius Júnior delivered an extraordinary solo goal in the 86th minute. The young Brazilian dribbled past multiple Dortmund defenders and slotted the ball into the net, putting the game out of Dortmund’s reach. Despite Dortmund’s strong start, they couldn’t handle the relentless attacking force of Real Madrid in the second half.

With this victory, Real Madrid secured three crucial points in their Champions League campaign, leaving Borussia Dortmund with plenty to reflect on, especially after losing a two-goal lead.