Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund 2024

CodeWithIndia Sports Desk: Champions League Final By Ankit Shukla, 01-06-2024

Champions League Final: Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are set to clash in the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 final, marking an exciting conclusion to this year’s tournament. Here’s how each team made it to the final.

Real Madrid’s Road to the Final

Group Stage

• Group C Teams: Napoli, Braga, Union Berlin
• Performance: Won all group matches, finishing with 18 points.

Round of 16

• Opponent: RB Leipzig
• First Leg: 1-0 win away
• Second Leg: 1-1 draw at home
• Aggregate: 2-1

Quarterfinals

• Opponent: Manchester City (defending champions)
• First Leg: 3-3 draw at Santiago Bernabeu
• Second Leg: 1-1 draw
• Aggregate: 4-4 (won 4-3 on penalties)

Semifinals

• Opponent: Bayern Munich
• First Leg: 2-2 draw at Allianz Arena
• Second Leg: Dramatic 3-2 win at home
• Aggregate: 4-3

Borussia Dortmund’s Journey to the Final

Group Stage

• Group F Teams: Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Newcastle United
• Performance: Topped the group with 11 points (3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss)

Round of 16

• Opponent: PSV Eindhoven
• First Leg: 1-1 draw
• Second Leg: 2-0 win
• Aggregate: 3-1

Quarterfinals

• Opponent: Atletico Madrid
• First Leg: 2-1 loss away
• Second Leg: 4-2 win at home
• Aggregate: 5-4

Semifinals

• Opponent: Paris Saint-Germain
• First Leg: 1-0 win away
• Second Leg: 1-0 win at home
• Aggregate: 2-0

Key Highlights and Players

Real Madrid

• Quarterfinal Drama: Real Madrid’s clash with Manchester City was a highlight of the tournament. Both legs were thrilling, resulting in a penalty shootout where Madrid edged out City 4-3.
• Semifinal Comeback: In the second leg against Bayern Munich, Joselu’s late brace turned the game around, securing their place in the final.

Borussia Dortmund

• Quarterfinal Turnaround: Dortmund’s comeback against Atletico Madrid was spectacular, with a dominant home performance that secured a 5-4 aggregate win.
• Defensive Masterclass: Dortmund’s solid defense against PSG in the semifinals, combined with their ability to capitalize on key moments, was crucial. They managed to keep PSG’s star-studded attack, including Kylian Mbappe, at bay.

Final Showdown

The final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund promises to be an epic encounter. Real Madrid is aiming for their 15th Champions League title, a record-extending feat. Dortmund, on the other hand, seeks to add a second Champions League trophy to their cabinet, their first since 1997.

Match Date: Sunday, June 1, 2024

Venue: To be announced

Stay tuned for an exhilarating match as these two football giants face off for European glory!