Real Madrid became champion of the Champions League

45′ ST: Real Madrid champion of the Champions League

The “merengue” won its fifteenth European crown, after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

42′ ST: goal disallowed against Borussia Dortmund

Füllkrug scored with a header, but the goal was disallowed for improper positioning.

37′ ST: Real Madrid goal

Vinicius scored the second for the “merengues”.

35′ ST: Nacho arrived with a header

The defender headed into the area, although Kobel managed to clear the shot. The match remains 1-0 in favor of Madrid.

33′ ST: Kroos launched a dangerous shot

The midfielder launched a shot from a free kick near the Borussia Dortmund area.

31′ ST: I’m in Bellingham

The midfielder received the ball inside the area and fired a low shot.

28′ ST: Goal from Real Madrid

Carvajal scored 1-0 for the “merengues”.

17′ ST: Füllkrug was close

The forward launched a powerful header that was cleared by Courtois.

12’ST Real Madrid warned again

After a cross from the left, Dani Carvajal he finished with a volley. The shot was deflected Ian Maatsenand fell into the hands of Greg Kobel.

3’ST Real Madrid had it

Toni Kroos He executed a free kick in a great way, but Greg KobelBorussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper, sent the ball into the corner with a great flight.

The second half began

With the same 22 players who played the first half, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are already playing the second 45 minutes at Wembley. For now, the game is 0-0.

45′ PT: the game ended

40′ PT: Tapó Courtois

After a shot from Sabitzer, the Belgian goalkeeper saved Real Madrid.

35′ PT: yellow for Vinicius

Trying to press, the Brazilian committed an infringement on goalkeeper Kobel.

27′ PT: Füllkrug was close

After a shot from Adeyemi, Courtois hit a shot that landed on the head of the German striker, who could not connect with the power and direction necessary to open the scoring.

22′ PT: Borussia Dortmund palo

Füllkrug was one-on-one in front of Courtois and shot at the Real Madrid goal post.

20′ PT: Adeyemi was close

The forward took advantage of the space in the Real Madrid defense, evaded Courtois but the ball went too far for him to define. Thus, the match remains tied without goals.

13′ PT: first dangerous play for Dortmund

Brandt fired a shot that passed close to Courtois’ left post.

11′ PT: Real Madrid’s first shot

Federico Valverde tried from mid-range, although the shot went aimlessly over the crossbar.

1′ PT: Match interrupted

Three fans entered the field to take photos with the players of the game. One of them tried to approach Jude Bellingham.

0′ PT: the game begins

With the starting kits, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are already playing in the Champions League final.

An Argentinian can become a Champions League champion

If Real Madrid wins, Nicolás Paz would add his first Champions League to his record. In this edition he played three games and scored a goal against Napoli in the group stage.

The goodbye of a Dortmund legend

After 12 years, Marco Reus announced his retirement from the club and will continue his career in another destination. He thus played 424 games, scored 168 goals and 128 assists. He also won two German Cups and two Super Cups. He also played in the 2013 Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund’s “11”

A Tucumán at Wembley

Sebastián Belluscio, “Guti’s” brother-in-law, is present in England cheering on Real Madrid.

43 years since Real Madrid’s last final loss

The “merengues” fell for the last time in 1981 in the Parc des Princes. On that occasion, Liverpool raised the flag after beating Madrid 1-0. It should also be mentioned that Benfica and Inter had achieved the milestone in the 1960s.

Great economic benefit for London

As reported by the authorities of the English capital, the Champions League final will leave a figure close to 62.3 million euros in economic impact.

The “yellow tide” invaded England

Borussia Dortmund fans took to the streets of London ahead of the Champions League final. It is estimated that more than 100,000 fans traveled to English lands to watch the duel.

The confirmed “11” of Real Madrid

Lenny Kravitz will sing at the Apertura show

Wembley Stadium will be the scene of a musical show that this year will be performed by Lenny Kravitz.

This will not be the first time he participates in a sporting event, since he was a special guest at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show with Katy Perry. “I feel really energized before my performance at the opening show of the UEFA Champions League Final in London, a city that holds a special place in my heart,” said the musician.

How is the Champions League final defined in the event of a tie?

If the score is tied at the end of regulation time, two additional periods of 15 minutes each will be played. If either team scores more goals than its opponent during this period, that team will be declared the winner. If the score remains tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Javier Mascherano made his prediction for the Champions League final

The coach of the Argentine Under 23 team made his prediction about the result of the match.

The probable teams of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund for the final

These are the probable eleven of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the final to be played in London:

Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Nacho (cap.), Rüdiger, Mendy – Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga, Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (ITA)

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen – Can (cap.) – Sabitzer, Brandt – Sancho, Adeyemi – Füllkrug

Coach: Edin Terzic (GER)

Referee: Slavko Vincic (SLO)

Getting closer

The game can be seen from 4 p.m., through ESPN, Fox Sports and the Star+ streaming platform.

The big question: how much does the “Orejona” weigh?

The famous Champions League trophy is 73.5 cm high and weighs 7.5 kg. “It may not be an artistic masterpiece, but everyone in football is eager to get their hands on it,” said creator Jürg Stadelmann.