1.-Again, Lack of Intensity at the Beginning
This is a trend that has been repeated throughout the season. Against inferior rivals, it can happen. But in the big events, Real Madrid can't come out asleep.
Apathetic, lacking intensity, lacking pressure. Ancelotti's players once again came out to play listlessly, allowing their opponents to think, pass the ball around without stress and create attacking plays that ended in goals. Borussia Dortmund played too comfortably. That's why the Germans were leading 0-2 by half-time.
2.-Vinícius: Ballon D'Or
In the first half, he was nowhere to be seen. Like Mbappé or Bellingham, he was infected by the general lethargy of the team. But in the second half, Vinícius appeared like a phoenix and led Real Madrid to victory.
Vinícius's second half was simply memorable. He scored the equaliser, 2-2 and 2-4 and 2-5. A historic treble, with goals of all colors and masterful actions that guaranteed him the Ballon d'Or if there were any doubts left.
3.-Uncertainty on the Right back and the Defense
Lucas Vázquez was responsible for both of Germany's goals. In the first one, he lost a ball that he couldn't afford to lose. In the second one, he arrived huffing and puffing and was outpaced by his opponent.
He then made up for it with his goal that put Real Madrid ahead. But Lucas Vázquez doesn't offer the defensive solvency of Carvajal.
The rest of the defense also didn't offer a feeling of security, especially in the first half. They gave too many opportunities to the German forwards in the first half.
4.- What about Mbappé and Bellingham?
Neither Mbappé nor Bellingham joined the party. They worked very hard, but didn't actively participate in Real Madrid's comeback.
Mbappé missed his goal and Bellingham has now gone one more game without scoring: eleven so far this season.
Real Madrid need to bring Mbappé into the celebrations and regain the offensive power of Bellingham, who today sent a ball against the post.
5.- Modric is Still at the Top Level
Luka Modric has shown that he can be trusted and that his judgement can be relied upon. At 39, he completely exhausted himself and had to be replaced by Camavinga, as expected.
But he held his own against Real Madrid when his teammates were at their biggest disadvantage.
Technical Data Sheet
Real Madrid: Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Modric (Camavinga 70'), Valverde, Bellingham; Vinícius, Rodrygo (Tchouaméni 84') and Mbappé
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson (Can 75'), Süle, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha, Sabitzer; Gittens (Anton 54'), Brandt, Malen; Guirassy
Goals : 0-1 Malen (29'), 0-2 Gittens (33'), 1-2 Rudiger (59') 2-2 Vinícius (61'), 3-2 Lucas (82'), 4-2 Vinícius (85'), 5-2 Vinícius (92')
Referee: István Kovács. He took out a yellow card to Vinícius
Stadium : Santiago Bernabéu.