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Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and won their 15th Champions League
Real Madrid has once again written a golden page in its glorious history by being crowned champions of the 2024 UEFA Champions League. In an iconic setting like Wembley Stadium in London, before nearly 90,000 spectators, the Merengue team triumphed 2-0 over Borussia Dortmund, reaffirming their dominance in Europe.
The goals that sealed Real Madrid's victory came in the second half of the match. Daniel Carvajal opened the scoring at the 74th minute with a powerful header, igniting the white fans' euphoria. Shortly after, at the 83rd minute, Vinicius Jr. closed the win with a left-footed shot that secured the 15th Champions League title for the Madrid club.
One of the highlighted stories of this final was the participation of the Argentine player, who was crowned champion with Real Madrid. This personal achievement adds to a list of individual and collective successes and is a source of pride for his country.
This match at Wembley recalls the last time these two teams faced each other in a European competition. It was on December 6, 2017, at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, during the group stage of that edition of the Champions League. On that occasion, Real Madrid also emerged victorious with a narrow 3-2 win.
This year's match was not only a demonstration of Real Madrid's ability to excel in major events but also a testament to the team's talent and mental strength. Despite a challenging first half, where Borussia Dortmund dominated several phases of the game, Carlo Ancelotti's team managed to regroup and dominate the second half.
Thibaut Courtois also deserves a special mention. The Belgian goalkeeper, returning from an injury that kept him out of the competition, had an outstanding performance, keeping a clean sheet and providing security for his team.
With this new triumph, Real Madrid not only expands its trophy cabinet but also reinforces its status as the most successful club in the history of the Champions League. Madrid's 15 Champions League titles place them far ahead of their closest pursuer, AC Milan, which has seven, and also surpasses Barcelona by ten titles.
For Carlo Ancelotti, this victory represents his fifth Champions League title as a coach, cementing him as the most successful manager in the competition's history, with three titles with Real Madrid and two with AC Milan.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund, despite their remarkable campaign and the solid tactical approach by Edin Terzic, couldn't capitalize on their opportunities and will have to settle for the pride of reaching the final and competing with honor.
The Real Madrid celebration, which started at Wembley, will extend throughout the Spanish capital, where fans eagerly await the team's arrival. Additionally, the future looks even more promising with the likely addition of Kylian Mbappé, which could make the team favorites for the next season.
"Hala Madrid y nada más" resonates once again with force in Europe. Real Madrid has reaffirmed its title as the undisputed king of the continent, with ambition and excellence that seem to have no end.