ReutersVinícius Júnior eventually scores three goals
NOS Voetbal•gisteren, 23:15
An excellent <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/spains-supercup-in-the-desert-real-madrid-defeat-barcelona/" title="Spain's Supercup in the desert: Real Madrid defeat Barcelona”>Vinícius Júnior helped Real Madrid to another victory against Borussia Dortmund in the replay of last season’s Champions League final. The Brazilian put the match in Spain’s hands with a hat trick, despite a 0-2 lead for the Germans. It became 5-2 in Madrid.
Nuri Sahin’s team’s thoughts will have returned to the match at Wembley in June. Dortmund was the stronger team there for a long time, but Real Madrid eventually won the Champions League with a 2-0 victory.
Goal and assist Malen
Something similar happened on Tuesday evening. Dortmund started brightly in Spain and took the lead after half an hour of play. Donyell Malen cleverly ran away while striker Serhou Guirassy kept two defenders busy. Guirassy kept the overview and passed the ball to the Dutch international. Malen hit hard in the short corner: 0-1.
ReutersDonyell Malen celebrates the 0-1
It seemed to be the 25-year-old Dutchman’s evening. Because four minutes later Malen made smart use of his speed. He freed himself and kept the overview. He passed the ball to the free-standing Jamie Gittens, who signed for the 0-2.
Exasperated Madrid
That deficit subsequently caused a stir among the Madrid team. Suddenly there was sharpness, drive and urge to attack. Rodrygo opened the rain of opportunities. The Brazilian shot onto the crossbar and the rebound fell at the feet of Jude Bellingham. The Englishman then also shot the crossbar, to the frustration of the Madrid fans.
But after the break the goals fell like ripe apples for the home team. After an hour of play, Antonio Rüdiger headed the tying goal against the ropes and a few minutes later Vinícius made it 2-2 from close range.
Uitblinkende Vinícius
The Brazilian then got into trouble. Lucas Vázquez had signed for the 3-2, but attention was mainly focused on Real’s fourth goal.
Vinícius got the ball in his feet in his own penalty area and then had a solo of about 70 meters. The Brazilian took a swing and saw the ball fall: 4-2.
ReutersVinícius Júnior with the ball after his third goal
It didn’t stop there. The Brazilian international’s top night was crowned with the completion of his hat-trick. With a hard shot into the short corner, he also scored the fifth goal behind goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
Dortmund was left disillusioned again in a match against Real Madrid.
Assist Danjuma, injury Van de Beek
Another Spanish team, Girona, also had a good evening in the Champions League. In the home match against Slovan Bratislava (2-0 win), the names of two Dutchmen stood out.
Arnaut Danjuma made good use of his speed and, just before half-time, managed to serve midfielder Miguel Gutiérrez after a rush, who scored the opening goal. Juanpe took care of the final score.
There was less good news for Donny van de Beek, who had to leave the field after 83 minutes of play with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.
Juventus down
It was also striking on Tuesday evening that Juventus lost 0-1 at home to Stuttgart. The Italians found themselves with ten men after 84 minutes of play when Danilo received his second yellow card. Enzo Millot received a penalty for Stuttgart, but Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin turned the bet.
Perin still had no chance in injury time when El Bilal Touré made it 0-1 from close range.
NOSThe results in the CL on October 22
