History will be written again on Saturday, June 1st (UEFA Champions League), at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, where the best will be crowned after the ultimate match. Dortmund confirmed its place by defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the finals, while Real Madrid is a 14-time champion that toppled Bayern Munchen. The recent head-to-head record for the teams is Real Madrid 4 wins, Borussia 3 wins and three draws.
UEFA 2024: Will Dortmund make more money if they lose?
Bellingham was transferred from Dortmund to Real Madrid under an agreement. A clause on that agreement states that if Bellingham wins the UEFA Champions League, Madrid would have to pay a whopping 20 million euros to Dortmund, the same amount of money as the winner, moreover, the runner-up will receive 15 million. If Dortmund loses the finals, it will supposedly receive 35 million!
Referee for Champions League Final
Slovenia’s Slavko Vinčić will be officiating the 69th season of the League. This is his second time refereeing the UEFA Europa League final, the first being 2022 between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers.
Dortmund
The club is popularly known as Borussia Dortmund and was founded on December 19th, 1909. The club has bagged the winning trophy of the German Club five times, the most recent being the 2020-2021 seasons. The club won the UEFA Champions League once in 1997 against Juventus. The club’s motto is “Echte Liebe,” which reflects the aggressive fan base that breathes football. The club is known for its high-tempo and attacking style of play and is the season’s underdogs.
Star Players of Dortmund
The star players of Dortmund include Julian Brandt and Jude Bellingham, and young talented players like Karim Adeyemi and Donyell Malen. Dortmund winning the UCL would be a sweet ending to the wholesome fairy tale of a journey with Marco Reus’ last dance, Haller beating cancer against all odds and coming up shining brighter. Mats Hummels getting a second shot at winning the Champions League and Jadon Sancho’s redemption arc since his days in Manchester United. Furthermore, Edin Terzic, a fan in the stands, turned into the manager of the winning club.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is one of the most illustrated clubs founded in 1902 which is built on a legacy of unparalleled success both domestically and internationally. The club has a record for securing 14 UEFA Champions League titles and 35 La Liga championships, which speak volumes about their dominance in European football.
Legacy of Hala Madrid
The club’s status as the international football powerhouse was brought by Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás, who helped Real Madrid win five consecutive European Cups from 1956 to 1960. The next golden period of the club was during the early 2000s when it was declared to be in its “Galácticos” era as it had iconic history-making players like Zinedine Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo, and David Beckham playing for the club. Under the leadership management of Zinedine Zidane, the club saw the emergence of Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest player in the club’s history.
Current State
Currently, under the management of Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid boasts celebrated players like Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, who have leveraged their youth and talent to drive the club to the competitive edge. Ancelotti has been proven to be one of the most successful managers in the club’s history for managing star-studded squads efficiently.
What happens in case of a tie?
If the score after the end of the expected time remains the same by both teams, an extra 15-minute period is played. If a team successfully scores more goals than the other, the respective team is declared the winner. However, if the score remains equal, the winner is decided by a penalty shoot-out.
