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- Maatsen error horribly punished by Vinicius Junior
- Carvajal heads Kroos' corner beyond Kobel as Real grab lead
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Real Madrid were crowned Champions League winner again after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Dani Carvajal opened the scoring from Toni Kroos' sublime corner before Vinicius Junior wrapped up the game near the end with a delightful chip.
Dortmund were arguably the better team for the majority of the game, but they couldn't take their chances.
Niclas Fullkrug hit the post and Karim Adeyemi missed an open goal, and they were brutally punished for that.
Carvajal's goal came late in the second half before Ian Maatsen gifted a pass to Jude Bellingham, and he slipped a pass into Vinicius Jr, who did the rest.
Los Blancos were not at their best, but this is what they do, they win in Europe.
1st Jun 2024, 23:07By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund - Real win Champions League for 15th time
Right, that's it from us this evening as Real Madrid are crowned champions of Europe once more.
Jude Bellingham makes it a LaLiga and Champions League double in his first season as a Los Blancos player and Carlo Ancelotti continues to defy the odds.
They were by no means at their best, but they did enough to win; it's what they do.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage, and we'll see you all again soon.
In the meantime, if you want to know more, read our match report.
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1st Jun 2024, 22:59By Jack Cunningham
Terzic proud of his players
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic was gutted to lose the Champions League final, but he thought his team played very well.
Speaking to TNT Sports, he said: "It's difficult to find the right words.
"Performance-wise, it was a great game, but we also found out why they became champions for the 15th time.
"They are so effective, and this was something we missed it.
"But we gave a really good game and showed everyone we were here to win, there were just some small things missing.
"I am proud. This is a proud moment. We brought nearly 100,000 people to London, and it was a fantastic journey, but I am a bit empty."
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1st Jun 2024, 22:51By Jack Cunningham
Dortmund thank fans
You know what, those Dortmund fans were absolutely incredible.
They were loud and passionate throughout and their team did them proud, but it wasn't to be.
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 1, 2024Football isn’t a fairytale and there aren’t always happy endings.
Our story continues, and we couldn’t do it without your support. Our Yellow Wonderwall through it all.
Thank you 💛
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1st Jun 2024, 22:43By Jack Cunningham
Ancelotti reacts
That is now five Champions League titles for Carlo Ancelotti, and he has been speaking to TNT Sports about the latest win.
He said: "It seems a dream, but it's reality.
"I am really happy, it was a really difficult game. They played better in the first half, we played better in the second half.
"We were able to win, it was a fantastic season.
"We are really happy to win the cup.
"We are not going to sleep!"
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1st Jun 2024, 22:38By Jack Cunningham
Devastation
11 years ago, Borussia Dortmund lost the Champions League final at Wembley, and it's happened again.
It's hard to say they were outclassed and were actually the better team, but if you don't score, you always leave yourself vulnerable.
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1st Jun 2024, 22:29By Jack Cunningham
Jose consoles Terzic
Jose Mourinho went out of his way to go and comfort Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic.
That is pure class from The Special One.
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1st Jun 2024, 22:23By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund - REACTION
- Real Madrid have won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League for the 15th time in their history, which is now more than twice as many times as any other club (Milan with the next-most on 7).
- Carlo Ancelotti has won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League more times than any other manager (5), with three of those coming in charge of Real Madrid. This is also the joint-most for a manager in charge of a specific team, along with Bob Paisley at Liverpool (3) and Zinedine Zidane, also at Real Madrid (3).
- Borussia Dortmund have only won one of their last five finals in major European competition (3-1 v Juventus in the 1997 UEFA Champions League), and have now lost each of their last three in a row (v Feyenoord in 2002, FC Bayern München in 2013 and Real Madrid in 2024).
- This was the sixth winning campaign for Real Madrid quadruple Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and Nacho in the UEFA Champions League, taking them level with Paco Gento (6) as the players who have won the European Cup/UEFA Champions League the most times in history.
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1st Jun 2024, 22:19By Jack Cunningham
The trophy lift
Here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for!
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1st Jun 2024, 22:17By Jack Cunningham
Kroos says goodbye
Toni Kroos is 100 per cent one of the greatest midfielders of the modern game.
It was his corner that led to Dani Carvajal opening the scoring.
It was a stunning ball in, and he now has SIX Champions League medals to his name.
What a stunning player!
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1st Jun 2024, 22:13By Jack Cunningham
Bellingham reacts
Jude Bellingham is a Champions League winner!
He wasn't at his best, but he's had a brilliant season and is now a contender for the Ballon d'Or.
Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, he said: "I have always dreamed of playing these games.
"You go through life, and there are so many people who say you can't do things, and nights like tonight make you realise [it's worth it].
"I can't put it into words. It's the best night of my life.
"I can't believe it."
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1st Jun 2024, 22:08By Jack Cunningham
Don Carlo
What a moment this is for Carlo Ancelotti to spend with his wife.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:57By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund - FULL TIME
THAT'S IT! THEY'VE DONE IT AGAIN!
REAL MADRID ARE THE KINGS OF EUROPE ONCE MORE!
It would be hard to argue they were the better team, but they are a side that always find a way.
Carlo Ancelotti has done it once more and Jude Bellingham is a Champions League winner in his first year.
Meanwhile, Dortmund were brilliant, but they just couldn't score and were punished.
It's more Wembley heartbreak for the German giants, but they can be immensely proud of their efforts this season.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
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1st Jun 2024, 21:53By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
90+' - Five minutes of added time indicated.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:52By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
89' - Kroos, Rodrygo and Bellingham all go off to standing ovations.
Militao, Joselu and Modric enter the field in their place.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:51By Jack Cunningham
NO GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
87' - Fullkrug has the ball in the back of the net, but it doesn't count!
Malen beats Carvajal and whips a lovely ball into the box.
The big striker heads it home, but he's just offside, and it's not going to be Dortmund's night.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:46By Jack Cunningham
GOAL! Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund - Vinicius Junior
82' - THAT'S IT OVER! REAL ARE GOING TO BE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE AGAIN!
Maatsen gifts possession to Bellingham on the edge of the box.
He plays it into Vinicius Jr, who lifts his shot over Kobel to warp up the game.
Pearce: "Madrid haven't played well, but they've taken their opportunities."
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1st Jun 2024, 21:43By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
80' - Terzic looks to his bench and brings Malen and Haller on for Brandt and Can.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:42By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
79' - Hummels booked for a late tackle on the edge of the box.
Kroos steps up and whips an effort over the wall that Kobel pushes away.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:42By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 1-0 Dortmund - Chance
76' - What a block!
Camavinga does so well to weave his way into the box and find Bellingham.
He looks certain to score, but Schlotterbeck throws himself in the way and deflects the shot behind for a corner that's cleared.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:37By Jack Cunningham
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Borussia Dortmund - Dani Carvajal
73' - TOTALLY AGAINST THE RUN OF PLAY, BUT THEY HAVE THE LEAD!
Maatsen swipes a Valverde shot that flies behind for a corner.
Kroos steps up and delivers a dream ball in.
Carvajal rises at the near post and glances a lovely header beyond Kobel.
How do they keep doing it?
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1st Jun 2024, 21:34By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
72' - Adeyemi's evening is done and Reus is coming on for his final Dortmund appearance.
Can he score a dream winner before he departs?
It would be incredible for a real Dortmund legend.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:32By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 0-0 Borussia Dortmund - Chance
70' - Big chance for Real!
Vinicius Jr cuts in from the left and delivers a dream ball to the far post.
It looks like Bellingham is going to head it in, but as he rises, he makes no contact, and the ball drifts wide.
Pearce: "Bellingham has got to do a lot better."
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1st Jun 2024, 21:30By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
68' - As the game goes on, Real are starting to grow into it.
Rodrygo does well to find Bellingham, and he flashes a ball across goal that is cleared.
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1st Jun 2024, 21:28By Jack Cunningham
Frustrated
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1st Jun 2024, 21:27By Jack Cunningham
Real Madrid 0-0 Borussia Dortmund
65' - Finally, Rodrygo comes into the game as he gets one-on-one with Maatsen and drives past him into the box.
But Schlotterbeck is there to make a crucial block at the near post.
The corner is then headed well wide by Rudiger.
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- Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid
- Jadon Sancho
- Jude Bellingham
- Wembley Stadium
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