As the Champions League final approaches, Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti and Borussia Dortmund’s players are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at Wembley Stadium.
Ancelotti, a four-time winner of the competition, acknowledges the unpredictable nature of the final, where success hinges on a blend of luck, skill, and constant vigilance.
Real Madrid, who have triumphed 14 times in the competition, are the favorites, having demonstrated their prowess by overcoming Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the knockout stages. Ancelotti emphasizes the need to savor the moment while being acutely aware of the fine line between victory and defeat.
Dortmund, despite a less stellar domestic season, have shone in the Champions League. Midfielder Julian Brandt recognizes the enormity of facing Real but remains confident in his team’s belief. Thibaut Courtois is set to start for Real, potentially joining teammates Modric, Carvajal, Kroos, and Nacho in clinching a record-equalling sixth winners’ medal.
The match also features a personal narrative for English players Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. Bellingham, Real’s top scorer this season, faces his former team, while Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, has rediscovered his form at Dortmund.
Dortmund’s Marco Reus is poised for his final appearance, hoping to cap his illustrious career with a Champions League title, a feat that narrowly eluded him in 2013. Mats Hummels, another veteran, remains undecided about his future post-final.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to etch their names in the annals of European football history.
Reported By BBC Sports.
