Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a hard-fought 2-0 triumph over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium.
Despite entering the match as heavy underdogs, the Bundesliga side pushed the LaLiga champions to their limits.
In the second half, goals from Dani Carvajal, marking his first Champions League goal since 2015, and a strike from Vinícius Júnior in the 83rd minute sealed Madrid’s victory.
This win marked coach Carlo Ancelotti’s fifth Champions League success, further solidifying his already impressive coaching record, particularly as a former AC Milan coach.
While Madrid celebrated another European triumph, Dortmund was unfortunate not to cause a major upset in London, reminiscent of their 2013 final defeat against Bayern Munich.
Edin Terzic’s team dominated the first half, with Julian Brandt, Niclas Füllkrug, and Karim Adeyemi all missing clear scoring opportunities. Füllkrug came closest to breaking the deadlock when he struck the post in the 24th minute.
Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, with former Dortmund player Jude Bellingham effectively neutralized by his former teammates.
The match also marked a poignant farewell for two German football icons: Marco Reus, who entered as a substitute for his final appearance for Dortmund, and Toni Kroos, who received a standing ovation from the Madrid fans as he left the field in what was his last club game before retirement.
