The defending champions of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid, staged an impressive comeback against their 2017 final opponent, Borussia Dortmund, in their group stage match on Tuesday. Real Madrid scored an impressive 5-2 victory, solidifying their position as a top contender in the league. Fans eagerly watched and followed along with Al Jazeera English for live updates on the exhilarating match.
Real Madrid Triumphs Over Borussia Dortmund in 2022 UEFA Champions League Comeback
In a thrilling group stage match, defending UEFA Champions League champions Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback against 2017 finalists Borussia Dortmund. The Spanish giants secured a resounding 5-2 victory, reaffirming their status as a formidable force in the competition.
Background
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have faced each other numerous times in the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid holding the advantage in their head-to-head record. The most memorable encounter between these two teams was the 2017 Champions League final, where Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 4-1 win.
Match Highlights
Real Madrid fell behind early in Tuesday's match when Dortmund's Jude Bellingham opened the scoring in the 56th minute. However, the reigning champions responded swiftly, with Vinícius Júnior equalizing just two minutes later. Karim Benzema then put Real Madrid ahead in the 62nd minute, completing a magnificent solo effort.
Dortmund fought back and leveled the match through Youssoufa Moukoko in the 71st minute. But Real Madrid proved too strong on the night, as Éder Militão, Rodrygo, and Marco Asensio scored in quick succession to seal a commanding victory.
Key Points
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