Real Madrid Beat Dortmund To Win Champions League

Real Madrid secured their record-extending 15th European Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.

The game began with Dortmund landing the first blows, with Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi both coming close to breaking the deadlock early on. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, was kept busy with several crucial saves to deny Dortmund the lead. Despite Dortmund’s dominance in the first half, they were unable to convert their chances, leaving the match finely poised at halftime.

As the second half commenced, Real Madrid started to find their rhythm, with veteran midfielder Toni Kroos almost finding the back of the net with a well-struck free-kick. It was Carvajal who eventually broke the deadlock for Real Madrid with a finely executed header off a corner from Kroos in the 74th minute, putting the Spanish champions ahead.

The momentum shifted in Real Madrid’s favor, and they capitalized on their lead with Vinícius Júnior scoring a crucial second goal with a scuffed angled finish from Bellingham’s pass, sealing the victory for his team. Despite Dortmund’s valiant efforts, they were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit, and Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling showdown.

The match marked a significant milestone for Real Madrid, securing not only their 15th European Cup but also a fourth La Liga and European Cup double. It was a fitting conclusion to Toni Kroos’ illustrious club career, as he bid farewell with a record-equalling sixth European Cup/UCL title, matching the legendary Paco Gento’s achievement.