June 1, (THEWILL)- Real Madrid have lifted the UEFA Champions League to clinch a record-extending 15th overall crown in Europe’s biggest football competition. The Spanish giants won a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 final at Wembley.
Despite Dortmund mounting intense pressure, it was Real who broke the deadlock through Daniel Carvajal’s 74th-minute headed goal. Vinicius Junior doubled the lead nine minutes later to kill off the German side’s resilience. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have now won both La Liga and the UCL in a truly remarkable campaign.
The road to the final was arduous for Real, overcoming Leipzig, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich in tense knockout ties. However, their experience and never-say-die spirit shone through. For iconic midfielder Toni Kroos, it proved the perfect farewell, claiming his sixth UCL winners’ medal before retirement.
Dortmund’s run will be remembered fondly despite the heartbreak. After navigating a daunting group, they eliminated PSV, Atletico Madrid, and PSG to reach the showcase finale at Wembley. Though the German side stumbled domestically to finish 5th in the Bundesliga, their European exploits have booked a UCL spot for the 2024/2025 season.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
