Champions League Recap: Real Madrid 5-2 Dortmund

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Real Madrid Dominate Dortmund in Champions League Thriller

The Bernabéu was rocking! Real Madrid absolutely destroyed Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League Group G match, putting on a goal-fest that left everyone speechless. It was a complete rout, with Madrid's attacking prowess on full display.

A First Half Masterclass

The game started off with a bang! Real Madrid dominated possession from the first whistle, putting Dortmund under immense pressure. It was only a matter of time before the goals started flowing. Karim Benzema opened the scoring with a cheeky finish in the 9th minute, followed by a stunning volley from Vinícius Júnior just six minutes later.

The second goal seemed to completely deflate the Dortmund defense. Real Madrid was relentless, with every player buzzing around the pitch. The third goal came courtesy of a beautiful team move, finished off by Marco Asensio in the 28th minute. It was 3-0 before Dortmund could even blink.

Dortmund Fights Back (A Little)

The second half saw Dortmund try to claw their way back into the game. Jude Bellingham got them on the board in the 54th minute with a powerful header. But, Real Madrid's unstoppable attack wasn't done yet.

In a cruel twist of fate, Dortmund's efforts to get back in the game were rewarded with a brilliant goal from Erling Haaland. The Norwegian superstar, who’s always a threat, scored with an audacious chip over the keeper in the 60th minute.

Real Madrid Seal the Deal

However, the comeback never truly felt possible. Real Madrid was simply too good. A stunning free-kick from Rodrygo in the 71st minute put the game out of reach.

And then came the final nail in the coffin. A brilliant run by Luka Modrić, followed by a perfectly placed pass, found Karim Benzema for his second goal of the night. The Bernabéu went absolutely wild.

A Dominant Performance

This was a masterclass in attacking football from Real Madrid. They were quick, creative, and ruthless in front of goal. The 5-2 victory was a clear demonstration of their Champions League credentials.

This win sends a strong message to the rest of Europe: Real Madrid is back and ready to challenge for the title once again!