Thu Oct 24 06:01:28 UTC 2024: Key points from the article:

– Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Jr for his extraordinary performance following a second-half hat-trick that led to a 5-2 comeback victory against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
– Ancelotti believes Vinicius, 24, is on track to become the best player in the world and expects him to win the Ballon d’Or at the upcoming ceremony on October 28.
– The manager emphasized Vinicius’ character as a key reason for his impact, noting that his recent goals will contribute to future awards.
– Ancelotti revealed that the team remained calm at halftime despite trailing 2-0, opting to change their system for a more intense second half.
– He acknowledged that the first half was timid, but improvements in quality and intensity led to a stronger performance in the second half, which he described as the best of the season.
– Ancelotti stressed the need for the team to start matches with similar intensity rather than waiting to react to setbacks.
– Real Madrid’s next match is against Barcelona at home on October 26.

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