UCL Final: Everything you need to know about Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid
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The final of the UEFA Champions League is one of the most-watched football matches in the world and the game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid will be looking to win the competition for a record 15 times, a feat that has never been achieved by any club in the history of the competition. However, Dortmund on the other hand will be hoping to stage an upset when both teams meet at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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Borussia Dortmund have been the surprise package of this season’s UEFA Champions League coming through one of the toughest groups in the competition. They went on to beat PSV, Atlético de Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the second round, quarter-final and semi-final respectively to reach the final.
Real Madrid on the other hand have been flawless all through the tournament having not lost a game so far, having won eight and drawn four. The Galacticos will be looking to become the first team that went on to win the competition without losing any game.
The 1997 champions, Borussia lost the 2013 final to Bayern at Wembley whereas Real have won each of their last eight Champions League final.
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Here are some key points about the upcoming game
- Real Madrid are the favorites to win the UEFA Champions League final, with a 55.4% chance of winning in 90 minutes.
- Dortmund have only won three of their 14 meetings with Madrid in this competition (D5 L6).
- Should Real Madrid avoid defeat, they will have gone unbeaten across a European Cup/Champions League season for the first time in their history.
- Real Madrid will be aiming to extend their unparalleled record in the UEFA Champions League when they meet Borussia Dortmund in the final.
- Real Madrid have won the trop14 occasions, an astounding seven more than any other side in history.
Predicted Line-ups:
- Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Füllkrug
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Rüdiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior
Key Players:
- Dortmund: Julian Brandt
- Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham
Coaches:
- Dortmund: Edin Terzić
- Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti
Prediction:
It looks too close to call but Dortmund have a strong belief going for them and they will be looking to write an underdog story. Dortmund will win 2-1.
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