Spanish Champions, Real Madrid have secured their 15th UEFA Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024.
Borussia Dortmund dominated the early stages of the game, carving out several golden opportunities but ultimately failing to capitalize.
Their first clear chance came in the 21st minute when Karim Adeyemi broke free and faced Thibaut Courtois one-on-one. However, the Belgian goalkeeper maintained his composure and denied Adeyemi’s effort.
Just two minutes later, Niclas Füllkrug’s attempt hit the woodwork.
The second half saw a dramatic shift as Real Madrid began to assert their control. Veteran midfielder Toni Kroos, playing in his final match for the club, delivered a pinpoint cross in the 74th minute that Dani Carvajal converted with a powerful header.
This was Carvajal’s first goal in five years and proved to be the turning point in the match.
Vinicius Junior, emerged as the hero in the latter stages who was assisted by Jude Bellingham.
YèThis goal not only sealed the victory but also bolstered Vinicius’ case for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Real Madrid’s triumph at Wembley not only extended their record to 15 UEFA Champions League titles but also marked their first victory at this iconic venue.
Additionally, this final broke the trend of low-scoring encounters, being the first in five seasons to feature more than one goal.
