Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
Huge favourites going in to the game, the Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but broke Dortmund’s resistance with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.
Veteran right back Carvajal glanced in a header from a Toni Kroos corner in the 74th minute and from that moment Carlo Ancelotti’s side sparked into life.
Vinicius slid home Real’s second in the 83rd minute to silence the yellow-clad Dortmund fans who had created a wall of noise throughout the final.
It was hard on the German side who missed several good first-half chances, the best of which saw Niclas Fuellkrug hit the post from close range. Relive all the action and reaction from Wembley below:
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Madrid’s anthem rings around Wembley as Jose Mourinho consoles Edin Terzic and Real’s players run around the pitch celebrating.
For Dortmund fan Terzic, this defeat will hurt doubly, but his attention will soon turn to Dortmund’s domestic future and a need to rebuild an ageing squad.
For Calro Ancelotti, celebrations will continue for now, while behind the scenes Florentino Perez concocts a plan to keep Los Blancos at the top of European football for the foreseeable future.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:26
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Carlo Ancelotti collects his seventh Champions League winner’s medal, while Kroos, Nacho and Modric collect their sixth!
15 and counting for Los Blancos as Nacho raises the trophy!
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:18
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Both sides are lining up for the medal ceremony and trophy lift now. The officials through first before Edin Terzic leads Dortmund through.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:15
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Jude Bellingham is the first to speak to TNT Sports, and he’s almost in tears as he talks.
He calls it “the best night of my life”, adding that “I have always dreamed of playing in these games”.
“You go through life and there are so many people who say you cannot do things. I was alright until I was in my mum and dad’s face.
“My little brother is there and I’m trying to be a role model for him. I cannot put it into words.”
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:10
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Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:05
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Jose Mourinho makes a pertinent point at the end of the game.
Real Madrid don’t sell a philosophy – they put trophies in their trophy cabinet, he says.
“Ask the fans if they care” about how they played in the first half, or during the game against Manchester City, he adds.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:03
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Heartbreak in London again for Borussia Dortmund. Once again, they produced a spirited display and had the chances to maybe even win the game, but they fall short at the final hurdle.
Not really a vintage Real Madrid side by any means, but with Endrick and maybe Mbappe still to come, it’ll be hard to stop them in Spain and Europe over the coming years.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 22:01
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FULL-TIME! And that’s it! All over, and Madrid have a 2-0 win and a fifteenth European Cup.
Europe’s greatest club side continue their journey, with the 2023/24 team the latest to be written into the continent’s most illustrious history book.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 21:59
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95 mins: Courtois punches away the corner, and that should do it.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 21:57
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94 mins: A chance for a dangerous ball in for Dortmund as Mendy concedes a free-kick near the edge of the box.
Reus delivers a lovely ball in, but Militao heads behind.
Chris Wilson1 June 2024 21:57