On Saturday, June 1, the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League season came to an exciting end at Wembley Stadium when Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

With this triumph, Real Madrid cemented their dominance in the competition with their fifteenth European crown.

Few clubs have played Real Madrid in a Champions League final with the same level of determination as Borussia Dortmund did on Saturday night. Real Madrid struggled with the German team’s aggressive performance in the first half.

With goals from Vinicius Jr. and Dani Carvajal in the second half, Real Madrid won the title of European champions for the fifteenth time at Wembley.

Borussia Dortmund had a terrific start, creating multiple clear-cut opportunities and even hitting the crossbar in the first half, but Real Madrid’s special bond with the Champions League proved to be too much for them.

The pivotal moments transpired towards the end of the second half. The first goal broke the tie as Dani Carvajal headed home a corner kick.

After a few minutes, Vinicius Jr. completed the victory by scoring the second goal and sprinting free after Jude Bellingham’s assist. Dortmund’s dreams of pulling off a comeback were dashed by this double blow.

The evening was one of lost opportunities and unrealized potential for Dortmund. Niclas Füllkrug’s near misses and Karim Adeyemi’s wasted opportunities were significant moments that could have altered the result of the match.

The goalkeeper for Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois, was essential in preventing Dortmund from scoring.

It was a particularly harsh ending for Dortmund defender Ian Maatsen, who was involved in the mistakes leading to both Real Madrid goals. Dortmund’s missed opportunities and Real Madrid’s clinical finishing highlighted the fine margins in football.

The fact that Carlo Ancelotti won his sixth Champions League championship as a coach created a historical record.

Real Madrid proved once more under his direction that they could triumph under duress, increasing their record to 15 European Cups. This victory continues their incredible run in the competition, having not lost a final since 1981.

Despite a quiet evening in the final, Jude Bellingham’s contributions throughout the season were significant.

Bellingham, who transferred from Dortmund to Real Madrid last summer, had an outstanding season, scoring 23 goals and providing 12 assists.

Even though he played a quiet role in the championship game, his appearance concluded an incredible debut campaign for Real Madrid.

Bellingham conveyed his feelings in an emotional post-match interview, calling it the “best night of his life.” He thought back on the journey and the sacrifices made to get here while surrounded by his family.

Several famous people attended the final, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan and musician Jay-Z, who was there to cheer on Vinicius Jr., a client of his Roc Nation Sports organization.

The pre-match entertainment featured a performance by rock star Lenny Kravitz.