June 2, 3:00 a.m. BST.
Champions League final
will kick off at London's Wembley Stadium against Real Madrid and
Dortmund
Mond. These two teams have met many times in the history of the Champions League and have a deep grudge against each other. This final, no matter who wins, will create new history.
Champions League 2013
Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid 4-1 at home and eventually advanced to the final with a two-legged aggregate score of 4-3. Nonetheless, they lost the title to Bayern Munich in the final at Wembley.
Champions League 2014 Quarter-Finals
Dortmund beat Real Madrid 2-0 at home, but failed to advance due to a 0-3 deficit in the first leg. The manager who led Real Madrid to the title at that time was none other than Carlo Ancelotti, who is now in charge again, and who also played for the
Real Madrid soccer team
Won the 10th Champions League trophy in team history.
In recent years, the number of meetings between the two teams has decreased, and the last time they faced each other was seven years ago. From the data of the last 10 meetings, Real Madrid has a slight advantage with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses; and the data of this season's Champions League, Real Madrid has scored 26 goals, second only to Manchester City, while Dortmund has become the most solid defensive team in the top four with 9 goals conceded.
Watch 1: Real Madrid's Champions League DNA
Real Madrid are known for their strong Champions League DNA, with a stellar record of 14 wins giving them absolute dominance in the competition. This season, they hope to win the cup again under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti.
Watch 2: Borussia Dortmund's Dark Horse Journey
Dortmund has gone all the way this season, knocking out Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in quick succession, demonstrating a strong fighting force. Facing Real Madrid, whether they can continue to play the role of dark horse has become the biggest suspense.
Watch 3: Kroos and Royce's Farewell Battle
For Real Madrid midfielder Kroos and Borussia Dortmund winger Reus, the match will be the farewell match of their careers. Kroos is hoping to end his club career with a sixth Champions League trophy, while Reus is looking to win his second Champions League trophy in team history for Dortmund.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Courtois Defenders: Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy Midfielders: Camarvinga, Toni Kroos Forwards: Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrigo Forward: Vinicius
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Korbel Defenders: Mattsson, Schlotterbeck, Hummels, Ryerson Midfielders: Emre Zhan, Sabitzer Forwards: Sancho, Brandt, Royce Forward: Phil Kruger
This game is destined to be a close matchup. Real Madrid have a lot of experience in the Champions League, while Dortmund are coming into the final as dark horses and are bound to give it their all. Here are a few possible score predictions:
Real Madrid 0:2 Borussia Dortmund Real Madrid 1:2 Borussia Dortmund Real Madrid 1:3 Borussia Dortmund
