š Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Real Madrid cemented their status as Europe’s most successful club by claiming their 15th UEFA Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the final held at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024.
Match Summary
The final began with Borussia Dortmund dominating the first half, creating multiple chances, including a golden opportunity for Niclas FĆ¼llkrug, whose effort struck the post. However, Real Madrid’s experience and resilience came through in the second half.
In the 74th minute, Dani Carvajal opened the scoring with a well-placed header from a corner, giving Madrid the crucial lead. Just ten minutes later, VinĆcius Jr. sealed the victory with a clinical finish, securing yet another Champions League triumph for Los Blancos.
Key Moments
- š 74′ ā GOAL! Dani Carvajal scores from a Toni Kroos corner.
- ā½ 83′ ā GOAL! VinĆcius Jr. doubles the lead, securing the win for Madrid.
- š§¤ Thibaut Courtois made several key saves, denying Dortmundās attacking threats.
Historic Achievement
This victory extends Real Madrid’s dominance in European football, taking their Champions League tally to 15 titlesāfar ahead of any other club. It also marks Carlo Ancelottiās fifth Champions League title as a manager, further solidifying his legacy.
Reactions
š¹ Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid Manager): “This team continues to make history. The players showed their mentality, and once again, Madrid proved why we are the kings of Europe.”
š¹ VinĆcius Jr. (Real Madrid Forward): “This club lives for nights like this. Scoring in a Champions League final is a dream come true!”
Whatās Next?
With this victory, Real Madrid has automatically qualified for the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup and will look to build on this success in the upcoming season.
