Vinicius Jr. Continues His March Towards the Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Jr. shines with a hat-trick against Dortmund, boosting his Ballon d'Or chances alongside Bellingham and Rodri.

Vinicius Jr. celebrates his hattrick against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, throwing him firmly up there as the clear favorite for the Ballon d'Or. 

As league football returned following the international break, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. made a powerful statement in his campaign for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. 

The Brazilian winger dazzled in a 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, showcasing his brilliance once again. 

Borussia Dortmund took control early, racing to a two-goal lead at the Santiago Bernabeu, but Vinicius single-handedly flipped the script in the second half. 

Scoring a sublime hat trick, the Brazilian star turned the game in Madrid's favour, adding yet another chapter to his extraordinary season.

Vinicius Jr. has consistently been one of the standout performers in Europe this year. 

With his ability to score in crucial moments, deliver assists, and terrorize defenders, he is now one of the frontrunners for the Ballon d'Or, contending with his teammate Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Rodri. 

His hat trick against Dortmund not only showcased his goal-scoring ability but also his composure under pressure, a key factor in why he is regarded as one of the best players in the world right now. 

☄️ @ViniJr 🟰 UNSTOPPABLE ☄️#UCL pic.twitter.com/NmU8QfefkY

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 23, 2024

While the competition for the Ballon d'Or remains fierce, performances like this are placing Vinicius firmly in the spotlight as the clear favourite. 

As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how his form continues to elevate him towards potentially winning football’s most coveted individual prize.