On Saturday at 9:00 PM, Wembley Stadium in London will host the Champions League final, where Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid.
Unexpected Journey to the Final for Borussia Dortmund
At the start of this season’s Champions League, few expected Borussia Dortmund to make it to the grand final. The team from Signal Iduna Park found themselves in a challenging group with Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, and Newcastle United, ultimately securing the top spot. They then proceeded to eliminate PSV Eindhoven, Atlético Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain to book their place in the final.
Real Madrid’s Unblemished Path
Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid navigated the tournament flawlessly. They remained undefeated throughout, with their toughest challenge coming from Manchester City, who were only beaten in a penalty shootout. According to German media, Borussia Dortmund’s coach Edin Terzić is expected to maintain the same starting lineup that triumphed in both semifinal legs against Paris Saint-Germain.
Key Changes for Real Madrid
Real Madrid, on the other hand, is likely to make two changes to their starting eleven from their semifinal second leg against Bayern Munich. Thibaut Courtois is set to replace Andrija Lunin as goalkeeper, while Eduardo Camavinga will take the place of the injured Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Predicted Line-Ups
Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel – Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen, Can, Sabitzer, Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi, Füllkrug.
Real Madrid:
Courtois – Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy, Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Júnior.
With both teams favoring an offensive style of play, fans can anticipate an exciting and high-scoring finale.
