Champions League: Vinicius Junior's UCL Hat Trick Against Dortmund Ignites Social Media Frenzy, Real Madrid Players Reacts

Vinicius Junior became the center of attention after Real Madrid's thrilling 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

The Brazilian forward scored a hat trick, with goals in the 62nd, 85th, and 90th minutes, helping his team overturn a 2-0 deficit from halftime. Donyell Malen and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens had put Dortmund ahead with their first-half goals.

The match, played at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, saw a remarkable turnaround for Real Madrid. Antonio Rudiger’s header in the 59th minute initiated the comeback, and Lucas Vazquez's goal in the 82nd minute added to the scoreline. Vinicius Junior's hat trick brought his tally to five goals and five assists in 14 games across all competitions this season, solidifying his reputation as one of Europe's finest players.

Following the match, Vinicius’ Instagram was swamped with congratulatory messages from fellow players, fans, and celebrities praising his stellar performance.

Luka Modric and coach Carlo Ancelotti were particularly vocal in their praise, with Modric stating, "Definitely, but not just for tonight but all season, he was outstanding. We're looking forward to see who will win it but I think overall, when you see how he played last season and what he is doing this season and especially after tonight, he deserves it."

Ancelotti added, "I think he's going to win it because of what he did last year. The three goals from [Tuesday] will help for the next Ballon d'Or. We changed the game completely!"