Champions League Final: Dortmund VS Real Madrid - Preview

The wait is over! The iconic Wembley Stadium is all set to feature the grand final of the UEFA Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.

Spanish giant Real Madrid are chasing the 15th Champions League trophy, whereas German Club Borussia Dortmund are looking to get only their second UCL glory at Wembley.

Real Madrid have a great season both in La Liga and Champions League. The Los Blancos have Secured the league title This season with 10 points ahead of Barcelona. In addition, Real Madrid are unbeaten in the Champions League so far.

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund could not do well in Bundesliga. But the German side have been brilliant in the Champions League this season. Dortmund were in the Group of Death, as they were placed in Group F along with Paris Saint Germain, AC Milan, and Newcastle United. However, Borussia Dortmund finished the group stage, staying on top. They also defeated teams like Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid in the knockout rounds to reach the final of the Champions League.

Stats&Facts

• Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund met 14 times in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid is the team Borussia Dortmund played against most in this competition.
• Real Madrid have lost only four of their 14 Champions League meetings with Borussia Dortmund, while they won six and tied the remaining five matches.
• The last time Dortmund played against Real Madrid was in the 2017-2018 season of the UCL. However, Dortmund lost all two legs this time against the Los Blancos.
• Real Madrid have already played in the 17 finals of the Champions League/European Club and have won 14 of those finals!
• Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have played only two UCL finals and won once.

Team News

Real Madrid will miss the service of David Alaba due to his ACL injury, which ruled him out of the upcoming Euro 2024. Aurelien Tchouameni is also unavailable as he failed to recover from his foot injury. This match is very special for Tony Kroos as it will be his last match for Real Madrid.

Besides, Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini, Julien Duranville, and Mateu Morey are uncertain ahead of the final due to their respective injury. Sebastien Haller has returned to training but he is not likely to start the match.

Possible Lineup for Borussia Dortmund:

Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Fullkrug

Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:

Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 0-1 Real Madrid

Both Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid have been doing great in the Champions League this season. But Real Madrid are still unbeaten and have a huge experience in this competition.

Real Madrid can do extremely well under pressure and can change the entire momentum in the final few minutes. Therefore, we expect Real Madrid to win their 15th Champions League trophy at Wembley Stadium.

Betfair Odds

Dortmund: 5.28

Draw: 4.14

Madrid: 1.66

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