Vinícius Júnior Haunts Dortmund Again: 4 Goals in 2 Games – Can He Deliver at the Club World Cup?
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior prepares for another clash with Borussia Dortmund after dominating their last two meetings
Vinícius Júnior is proving to be Borussia Dortmund’s biggest nightmare. With 4 goals in his last 2 matches against the German side including a Champions League final winner and a group stage hat-trick the Real Madrid forward is once again set to challenge them, this time on the Club World Cup stage.
Champions League Final: Vini Jr. Opens the Scoring, Madrid Lifts the Trophy
On June 1, 2024, Vinícius starred in the UEFA Champions League final, scoring the opener in a 2-0 victory over Dortmund at Wembley. In a tactical surprise, he started as a central forward, and his explosiveness was too much for the Bundesliga side to handle.
That match cemented his reputation as Real Madrid’s new big-game hero a role he continues to embrace with every major performance.
Hat-Trick Hero: Vini Jr. Destroys Dortmund in Group Stage Rematch
Fast-forward to October 22, 2024, and Vini Jr. stunned fans again this time with a hat-trick in a 5-2 win during the Champions League group stage. Even more astonishing: he started the match in an unfamiliar left-back role, yet still scored three goals in vintage fashion.
“It’s not just the goals it’s the fear he puts into defenses every time he touches the ball,” one Madrid analyst noted.
Next Chapter: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund — Club World Cup Quarterfinal
On Saturday at 5 PM (local time), the next chapter unfolds. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund meet again in the Club World Cup quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium and all eyes are on Vinícius Júnior.
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to start him in his natural left-wing role this time, with Rodrygo and Bellingham forming the attacking trio.
Vini Jr. vs Dortmund — Head-to-Head
- June 2024 (UCL Final) – 1 goal
- October 2024 (UCL Group Stage) – Hat-trick (3 goals)
- Total: 4 goals in 2 matches
- Assists: 0 (but countless chances created)
Real Madrid Dominates On & Off the Pitch
While Dortmund’s arch-rival Bayern Munich watched from home, Real Madrid has already earned more FIFA prize money at the Club World Cup and could go all the way, especially with Vini in peak form.
Can Dortmund stop him this time?
Vinícius Júnior has a chance to extend his dominance and push Madrid closer to yet another world title. Will Dortmund finally find a way to stop him or are they in for more punishment from the Brazilian superstar?
