June 2
Champions League final
The final suspense of this season's European competition will be revealed. Will Real Madrid defend their status as kings of the Champions League, or will the
Dortmund
Mond a black out? We're going to sell the game today and focus on the goal difference in this game.
Real Madrid (soccer team)
Real Madrid are the most successful team in the history of the Champions League, having won the trophy 14 times. Since the Champions League was reformed, they have reached the final eight times and won all of them.
Real Madrid soccer team
This season's Champions League performance has been particularly good, scoring in all 12 games, averaging 2.2 goals per game, and relying on strong offensive firepower all the way through.
Borussia Dortmund (city in Germany)
Dortmund last reached the Champions League final in the 2012-13 season, while their only other win was a 3-1 victory over Juventus in the 1996-1997 season. This season, Dortmund's Champions League performance was characterized by defense, completing six shutouts in 12 matches and conceding a maximum of only two goals in a single match, demonstrating an impenetrable defensive ability.
Real Madrid's offense relies heavily on Vinicius, a Brazilian winger who can often tear apart an opponent's defense at crucial moments. Dortmund, on the other hand, is very solid in their side defense, which was extremely good against Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in the knockout rounds. Mattsson and Ryerson, two fast and physical wing players, together with the center back combination of Hummels and Schlotterbeck, make Dortmund's back line more solid.
Real Madrid's defense should not be underestimated, especially with the comeback of Thibaut Courtois. In such a situation, both sides will focus on defense and try to find a good chance to break through in offense.
Referring to the scores of recent Champions League finals, most matches have ended 1-0. The last time there was more than one goal in a Champions League final was in 2018, when Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1, but in that match, a mistake by Liverpool goalkeeper Karius gave away two goals, otherwise there wouldn't have been more goals.
From a tactical point of view, both Real Madrid and Dortmund are very confident in their defense. The key to this match will be who can break through first and take the lead.
Considering the defensive abilities of both teams and their recent style of play, this match is not expected to see more than 2 goals. Dortmund's defense has been playing consistently, and Real Madrid's offense, although sharp, will find it difficult to score against Dortmund's solid defense. Both sides are likely to test each other in the match, with a less fast-paced offense and a more cautious defensive strategy.
Predicting the score:
1-0 or 1-1
