Real Madrid secured the 2024 UEFA Champions League trophy with a commanding 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s final. The win underlines the enduring bond between Real Madrid and this prestigious competition, a relationship as profound as any long-standing partnership.
At Wembley Stadium, Dani Carvajal, the Spanish defender, and Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian forward, delivered the crucial goals in the 74th and 83rd minutes, respectively. Dortmund had an opportunity to take the lead early on, but their German striker Niclas Fullkrug saw his 23rd-minute shot ricochet off the crossbar, denying the German club a chance to alter the game’s momentum.
Match Highlights: Real Madrid Secures Their 15th Champions League Title
Fullkrug’s goal was disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the 87th minute due to offside, missing another scoring opportunity.
Dortmund’s Swiss goalkeeper, Gregor Kobel, made critical saves throughout the match, yet Real Madrid managed to claim their 15th Champions League title.
Real Madrid, the record holders of the UEFA Champions League, secured their sixth trophy in the past decade.
Arda Guler made history as the first Turkish footballer to win a UEFA Champions League trophy.
