Updated On: 24 October, 2024 08:05 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
Real Madrid’s hat-trick hero Vinicius Jr claims defending champions were encouraged to work hard and rally from 0-2 down to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 thanks to supportive home fans

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr celebrates his hat-trick v Borussia Dortmund in Madrid on Tuesday. Pics/Getty Images
Vinicius Junior scored a sublime hat-trick as Champions League holders Real Madrid came back from two goals down to hammer Borussia Dortmund 5-2 on Tuesday.
After a shock stumble at Lille in their previous European match, Madrid crushed Dortmund, in a repeat of last season’s final, with a superb second half display.