Real Madrid defeats Borussia Dortmund 2-0 to claim Champions League title

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Vinicius Junior scored to seal a record 15th European Cup for Real Madrid after a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the final on Saturday.

The Brazilian striker doubled Madrid's lead in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium, nine minutes later after Dani Carvajal had headed the Spanish giants in front.

The win sealed a record fifth Champions League title for manager Carlo Ancelotti, his third with Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund - Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League Final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium in London on June 1, 2024.

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Meanwhile, Carvajal, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Nacho have all won European club football's top prize six times to equal the benchmark set by Madrid icon Paco Gento.

Dortmund paid the price for not making the most of their first-half dominance as Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a series of saves and Niclas Fullkrug hit the post.

Madrid took full advantage after the break.

Carvajal found Kroos' corner at the near post in the 74th to power a header past Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

Jude Bellingham almost doubled the lead moments later but then turned provider when he fell to Vinicius. With only Kobel to beat, the forward fired his shot into the far corner and ran off in celebration.



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