Champions League final: Battle of perennial winners against dark horses [A preview]

On Saturday evening, Wembley is accessible by car.

The Champions League final is taking place. Real Madrid, the reigning champions, are attempting to win it for a record-tying 15th time.

Additionally, it will be the giants of La Liga’s sixth trophy lift in eleven years.

Dortmund is the obstacle on their path.

The Bundesliga’s newcomers are trying to win it just twice.

The match is unnecessary if the allure and enigma surrounding Madrid are to be believed. In Spain, hand them the prize.

However, it would be rash to write off Dortmund so quickly.

With an undefeated record in the competition, Madrid, who won their 33rd league title this season, advanced to the 70th European showpiece.

With just one loss in their last 11 European games, Dortmund is likewise in excellent form and is currently second in the competition, only behind Madrid.

This matchup in London, where Dortmund lost the 2013 title match to rivals Bayern Munich, should be pretty interesting.

After Joselu’s late brace stole a 2-1 victory in the second leg, Madrid defeated Thomas Tuchel’s team 4-3 on aggregate, making it nearly a mirror image of the first leg.

“Madrid are definitely among the top three teams in Europe this season alongside Manchester City and Bayern Leverkusen, a top 4 would include Inter Milan,” Oluwagbenga Adava, a broadcaster with Breez FM in Akure, tells ZINGTIE.

“Dortmund on the other hand have been reminiscent of 2005 Liverpool – barely stringing it together and inconsistent on the home front but giant killers in Europe.”

It has been the season of the underdogs around Europe.

Could we witness a surprise at Wembley?

“Well, it’s a one-off final, so even though Real Madrid are overwhelming favorites due to the experience, pedigree and the quality they possess at this level, we can’t entirely discount the possibility of a shock result.

“Dortmund didn’t get here by chance and have absolutely nothing to lose. There could be a potential shock on the horizon.

“Players like Marco Reus and Mat Hummels who were the losing side in 2013 would definitely be fired up as this is their last hurrah.

“It’s a final and most times it’s determined by tiny details. A referee error, a red card, a momentary lapse in concentration or an off night could have Dortmund getting their hands on the trophy,” he added.

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