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Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid LIVE!
Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
Huge favourites going in to the game, the Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but broke Dortmund’s resistance with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.
Veteran right-back Carvajal glanced in a header from a Toni Kroos corner in the 74th minute and from that moment Carlo Ancelotti’s side sparked into life. Vinicius slid home Real’s second in the 83rd minute to silence the yellow-clad Dortmund fans who had created a wall of noise throughout the Champions League final.
It was hard on the German side who missed several good first-half chances, the best of which saw Niclas Fuellkrug hit the post from close range.
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Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for the 15th time after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr struck in the second half to punish the Germans for failing to make the most of their chances in what was a more enthralling contest than had been billed.
Recap the action with our match report!
Thibaut Courtois 8
Kept Real Madrid in the game with a string of big saves. Showed why he got the nod over Andriy Lunin, even after his performances earlier on. Another monster display from Courtois, who was man of the match in the 2022 final.
Toni Kroos 8
His final game at club level and he bowed out in style. So composed on the ball and setup the winner with a great corner. Oozed class all night.
Vinicius Jr 8
Electric when on the ball – even in the tightest of spaces. Got better as the game went on and scored Madrid’s second with a well-taken finish.
Gregor Kobel 8
Took a clattering from Vinicius Jr in the first half but was able to continue. Some super saves in the second half, but they weren’t enough.
Nico Schlotterbeck 7
One excellent clearance with Bellingham poised to slot home the opener. Passed well, and almost always forwards. Booked for protesting.
Jadon Sancho 6
For long spells he was out of the game, like Bellingham for Real, but on occasion he found the ball at his feet and showed his ability by driving forward.
Read our full Dortmund player ratings!
Shattered dreams at Wembley again for Mats Hummels, Marco Reus and Borussia Dortmund, though that should not be the prevailing feeling. Even reaching this Champions League final was a victory for the Black and Yellow.
Like in 2013, when German rivals Bayern Munich prevailed here, the final proved one step too far.
Losing to Real Madrid in a European final would be no great disgrace for anyone; they’ve not been defeated in once since 1983. For Edin Terzic’s unheralded and clearly underestimated side, there was no hint of humiliation here.
Read Dom’s full analysis of Dortmund’s display!
In the post-Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi era we now live in, there is a void for players to step into and become football’s next global superstar.
On the basis of this season, and this Champions League final, Vinicius Jr is ready to answer that call.
Read Simon’s full analysis from Madrid’s win!
Jude Bellingham is celebrating before he even took the shot!
Big smiles for Jude Bellingham and a cheer for Toni Kroos. Also worth thinking about Joselu and Kepa Arrizabalaga, two European champions basically discarded before joining Real.
Kings of Europe for a 15th time, Nacho Fernandez holds up the trophy!
Carlo Ancelotti leads Madrid through the podium to collect their medals.
Basically nobody has left as Zinedine Zidane brings out the trophy.
First up are the officials then Dortmund get a guard of honour from Real and a big round of applause from all around the stadium.
Their fans are sticking around to cheer off their heroes, who did them proud but came up just short.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez make their way onto the pitch for the ceremony.
It will take place on the pitch, rather than the Royal Box.
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